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What's In Your Sunscreen, Part3: Are Sunscreens Endocrine Disruptors?

What's In Your Sunscreen, Part3: Are Sunscreens Endocrine Disruptors?

What's In Your Sunscreen, Part3: Are Sunscreens Endocrine Disruptors?

Introduction In a 2020 FDA-backed trial, six widely used sunscreen active ingredients— avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate,...

Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA

Apr 614 min read

What's in Your Sunscreen, Part 2: Major Sunscreen Ingredients, FDA Approved or Toxic Substances?

What's in Your Sunscreen, Part 2: Major Sunscreen Ingredients, FDA Approved or Toxic Substances?

What's in Your Sunscreen, Part 2: Major Sunscreen Ingredients, FDA Approved or Toxic Substances?

Sunscreen has long been a cornerstone of public health recommendations for preventing sunburn, premature skin aging, and skin cancer. In...

Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA

Mar 294 min read

What’s in Your Sunscreen, Part 1: The Most Common UV Filters

What’s in Your Sunscreen, Part 1: The Most Common UV Filters

What’s in Your Sunscreen, Part 1: The Most Common UV Filters

As spring approaches and you start stocking up on sunscreen, you're likely to encounter a familiar lineup of ingredients on the back of...

Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA

Mar 295 min read

Why Minnesota Burns: Melanoma Risk Beyond Latitude

Why Minnesota Burns: Melanoma Risk Beyond Latitude

Why Minnesota Burns: Melanoma Risk Beyond Latitude

Latitude isn't destiny, but sunburns and excessive sun exposure could be.

Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA

Mar 233 min read

What's in Sunlight (and Why Do We Care)?

What's in Sunlight (and Why Do We Care)?

What's in Sunlight (and Why Do We Care)?

Understanding the impact of UV light on skin at different times of the year and locations can help you enjoy life and consume sun safely.

Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA

Mar 197 min read

Risks of Topical Tretinoin Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Risks of Topical Tretinoin Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Risks of Topical Tretinoin Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

"the key safety message is that the absence of evidence of harm is not absolute proof of safety"

Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA

Mar 58 min read

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