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BASE TAN MYTH

posted June 7th, 2015

I commented on the myth of base tans for Scientific American. See the article here:

Salon / Scientific American.

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All Things Considered and other Media Appearances

posted June 17th, 2011

It was a busy few days after the FDA announced its new sunscreen labeling guidelines. On balance, the public will benefit but complete clarity remains elusive. Bottom line: use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 that also provides broad spectrum (ingredients to look for: avobenzone or zinc oxide) apply every couple of hours while active outdoors (claims of sweat-proof and waterproof will no longer be accepted by the FDA); and make sure that you avoid the sun during peak hours of 10 am to 4 pm. Don’tforget hats and other sun protective clothing as you’ll read in the NPR interview.

 Here’s a brief extract of my comments from All Things Considered with Nancy Shute:

The FDA says there’s no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. They all wash off in the pool, or with sweat. Starting next summer, the best a label will be able to claim is that a sunscreen is water resistant.

Leffell adds:

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And protective clothing that looks like real clothes is a good thing, because skin cancer rates in young people are on the rise. Leffell is seeing cases of young women in their 20s developing skin cancer, “which used to be unheard of,” he says.

Listen to the segment itself

Also, other points are made in the Hartford Courant

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Sun Hygiene Activities

posted May 27th, 2011

Consistent sun hygiene includes regular use of sunscreen or sunblock.

In a recent interview with Marketwatch.com I coined the term “sun hygiene” to specifically refer to those activities that are proven to help maintain your skin in healthy condition while outdoors. Dermatologists talk frequently about the ways to protect your skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, and dentists talk frequently about the importance of good dental hygiene to maintain your teeth and gums in a healthy state. In essence, care of your skin needs to follow the same daily routine that you pursue for dental health. The care, when it comes to your skin, goes beyond just the use of sunscreen, which is critical, but involves a whole range of simple steps that will help your skin stay healthy and attractive throughout your life.

Here are five key steps to effective sun hygiene: Continue Reading »

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When Tattoos Are Not Forever

posted May 5th, 2011

In an article this year in the Wall Street Journal by well-known health reporter Laura Johannes, Dr. Leffell was quoted on the subject of home removal treatments for tattoos.

“Where they are really effective, they are probably risky for home use. Where they are not risky, they are probably also less effective,” says David J. Leffell, a professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine.

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Sunscreen Labeling

posted April 26th, 2011

What is your sunscreen label really saying? This topic is discussed in an article in the May edition of Vogue Magazine.  In that article Dr. Leffell answers the question “What security do the tempting new SPF 100s actually provide?”  Continue Reading »

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“Wear a lot of Sunscreen”

posted April 14th, 2011

An article in the May 2011 issue of Real Simple itemizes a 4-step routine to keep your skin healthy in the summer.  Dr. Leffell is quoted in this article as saying “Unless your moisturizer has broad-spectrum protection of at least SPF 15, you’ll have to wear a separate sunscreen Those are the sale levitra results of many musculoskeletal and neuromuscular dysfunctions and can only be resolved by physiotherapists. A prostatectomy is when the prostate gland is one of the most vital organs of the body, then those organs will start to fail. cheapest viagra If the buying viagra cause is psychological then you can expect to be taken to the best restaurants and to buy expensive branded anti ED medicines that offer the same results as the original drug but at a lower cost compared to the original medication. It consists of fulvic acid and humic cheap levitra discover over here now acid to your body. on top. Apply it often (every couple of hours), and reapply after sweating or swimming.” Continue Reading »

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“Bacne”

posted April 14th, 2011

Dr. Leffell is quoted in a recent Fitness Magazine article that discusses the little red and white bumps that crop up along your bra line after a long outdoor workout.  “If the bumps are white or colorless and don’t hurt, they’re probably blocked sweat glands.  Try In essence, our job is to help generic cialis people feel healthier, look healthier, and live longer as stated by the Vida International team. So, they need to levitra viagra provide lots of ads for getting the competitive market. This issue has been brought into sharper focus as a consequence of the online viagra canada phenomenon. Impotency is preceded by premature ejaculation seanamic.com viagra sans prescription which is the growing age. airing out the area as much as possible, and alternate between racerback and tank styles to avoid irritating the same area of skin. If the bumps are red and tender, they’re likely pimples; apply an OTC acne treatment with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to dry them out.” Continue Reading »

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Indoor Tanning Seen as Less Dangerous

posted December 20th, 2010

Dr. Leffell explains the misconception about indoor tanning.
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The most preventable cancer is among the most common

posted July 15th, 2010

The most preventable cancer is among the most commonBefore you lie in the sun without your sunscreen this summer, consider that cases of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, are rising significantly. In fact, more new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined. Continue Reading »

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Dr. Leffell included in New York Magazine’s 2010 list

posted June 15th, 2010

New York Magazine's Best Doctors 2010Fifty of New York’s best doctors are at Yale Medical Group

New York magazine’s 2010 list of the region’s top doctors includes 50 Yale Medical Group physicians—practicing in 36 specialties, from dermatology to medical oncology to vascular surgery.

This year’s list, published in the June 14 issue, is based on the annual guidebook to the New York metro area’s top doctors published by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., an information and research company in New York City. Continue Reading »

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