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After nearly three decades, the FDA has approved bemotrizinol, a powerful sunscreen ingredient already trusted in Europe and Asia for 20 years. Dermatologists are celebrating what could transform how Americans protect their skin from cancer and aging.
Americans finally get access to bemotrizinol, a superior sunscreen ingredient that's been protecting skin in Europe and Asia for years. The FDA approval closes a two-decade gap in sun protection options.
After two decades, the FDA just approved bemotrizinol for US sunscreens, finally catching America up to Europe's superior sun protection. Dermatologists say this gentler, longer-lasting ingredient could prevent countless skin cancers.
Professional dancer Witney Carson discovered she had melanoma at just 19 years old, caught early thanks to her vigilant mother. Now cancer-free, she's using her Dancing with the Stars platform to teach young people how to prevent skin cancer and spot warning signs early.
One hundred people with albinism received free skin cancer screenings at a hospital in Angola's Cuanza-Sul province, part of a major health initiative timed with World Albinism Awareness Day. The program addressed a critical need for a community facing high skin cancer risks.
A four-time skin cancer survivor teams up with a dermatologist to share simple sun protection habits that could prevent skin damage before it starts. Their message: it's never too late to start protecting yourself.
After Emily Robertson-Miller died suddenly from melanoma that spread to her brain, her loved ones turned grief into action. The community rallied at Geraldton's 15th Melanoma March, raising thousands for research and awareness.
UCLA researchers created a new zinc oxide shape that stops mineral sunscreen from leaving white streaks on skin. The four-armed nanoparticles prevent clumping and match more skin tones while keeping full UV protection.
Scientists solved sunscreen's biggest problem: the ghostly white look that keeps people from protecting their skin. A simple shape change makes zinc oxide invisible without losing sun protection.
Researchers have developed a new sunscreen using lignin from wood that provides exceptional sun protection while lasting longer and being gentler on skin. This breakthrough could address growing safety concerns while offering better protection against skin cancer.