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Learn The Truth About Sunscreen

by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Wendi Wohltmann
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center dermatologist

… it’s important to wear sunscreen every day, even when it’s cloudy. Sunburn is primarily caused by ultraviolet B (UVB). However, both UVB and ultraviolet A (UVA), which enhances the harmful effects of UVB, can cause sunburn, skin cancer and premature skin aging (sun or liver spots and wrinkles).

July 4, 2013 ×

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Protect yourself from summertime threats

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

How do you like your summer? With lots of sunshine, high temperatures, iced refreshments and Mungo Jerry’s “In The Summertime” on the radio? Possibly. But most certainly not with heat exhaustion, heat strokes, sun burns or rashes, to name just a few of those summertime threats.

July 4, 2013 ×