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English: Two photographs of a man wearing sunscreen (spf 50) on one half of his face, in visible light (left) and ultraviolet light (UV-A, 340-355nm) (right). The sunscreen on the left side of his face absorbs ultraviolet, making that side appear darker in the UV picture. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Newswise — SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (May 14, 2013) – Sunscreen can protect your skin against the effects of the sun, yet it is not as effective unless it’s applied correctly. A new video from the American Academy of Dermatology, \”Sunscreen: How to Apply,\” demonstrates dermatologists’ tips for applying sunscreen for optimum protection.
\”People who get sunburned usually didn’t use enough sunscreen, didn’t reapply it after being in the sun, or used an expired product,\” said Amanda Friedrichs, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist in private practice in Sycamore, Ill. \”It’s important that people take the time to choose an effective sunscreen and properly apply it.\”
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