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Articles categorized as Skin Cancer

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Hydrochlorothiazide Side Effects: Skin Cancer and More!

Few health professionals think hydrochlorothiazide side effects are serious. But a Danish study links HCTZ with squamous cell skin cancer.

Joe Graedon - August 16, 2021

Does Sunscreen Prevent Skin Cancer? Dermatologist Is Irate!

Joe Graedon - May 17, 2021

How Can You Choose A Safe Sunscreen?

Terry Graedon - August 17, 2020

What Are the Risks of Sunscreen and Bug Repellent Together?

Terry Graedon - February 10, 2020

Can You Find Non-Irritating Sunscreen?

Joe Graedon - January 23, 2020

JAMA Study Proves Sunscreens ARE Absorbed into Bloodstream

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Terry Graedon - August 12, 2019

Will Castor Oil Help Clear Up Your Actinic Keratosis?

A few readers report that applying castor oil to an actinic keratosis on their skin made the bumpy spot clear up and drop off.

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Joe Graedon - May 20, 2019

Can You Avoid Skin Damage Without Sunscreen?

Are you concerned that sunscreen chemicals are absorbed into your body? Can you prevent skin damage without sunscreen or is that an impossible goal?