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by Emma Craythorne
Wed May 20, 2015 9:47 am
Forum: sun protection, sunscreens & sun burn
Topic: sports & suncream
Replies: 2
Views: 3981

Re: sports & suncream

The first part of sun protection is our behaviours in the sun, so if it is possible sporting activities are best organised for morning or later afternoon to avoid the most damaging UVB rays. Thought too should be given to clothing and headwear and there are many brands on the market who make UV bloc...
by Emma Craythorne
Wed May 20, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: moles, blemishes & melanoma
Topic: mole with ring round it
Replies: 2
Views: 2326

Re: mole with ring round it

What you are describing sounds like a halo naevus. The ring around it may always be there but is just more obvious when he tans. Halo Naevi are very common and affect about 1% of the population. They are more common in teenagers and young adults,. they are usually asymptomatic and not harmful. If th...
by Emma Craythorne
Wed May 20, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: general
Topic: Prickly Heat
Replies: 2
Views: 2284

Re: Prickly Heat

Miliaria Rubra, the alternative name for Prickly heat, is a rash made up of small bumps surrounded by red skin, the little spots can look like very small blisters, they can be very itchy. The rash usually occurs after a few days of being exposed to hot temperatures and is caused when sweat ducts get...
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