Sunsmart: save your baby's skin
Why should you protect your baby from the sun? Babies have delicate skin which can be easily damaged by ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun. [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Glowing Budgies
Don visited Dr Justin Marshall at the University of Queensland's Department of Vision, Touch and Hearing. Dr Marshall and his colleagues have discovered that the ultraviolet pigments on budgerigars' feathers play a big role in their ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Avoid the sun
Spending time in the sun is actually important. We get valuable Vitamin D from sunlight. Problems arise when we spend too much time in the sun without protection. Suntans are actually a sign that your skin is being damaged. Ultraviolet (UV) ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Sunburn - Better Health Channel.
Sunburn is the skin's reaction to ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight. Skin damage may be mild or severe, but blistered burns need medical attention. Long-term effects of repeated sunburn include premature wrinkling and increased risk of skin ... [... more]
Better Health |
Eye injuries - flash burns
Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and are also called welder's flash or arc eye. A flash burn occurs when you are exposed to bright ultraviolet (UV) light. Sources of UV light include a welding torch, direct sunlight, reflection of the sun ... [... more]
Better Health |
Sun protection in the snow
Winter activities such as snow skiing pose a risk of sunburn because ultraviolet (UV) radiation is more severe in alpine regions than at sea level and is reflected by snow. Wear a balaclava or beanie and use sunglasses and broad spectrum SPF 30+ ... [... more]
Better Health |
Eczema treatments
Eczema is a type of inflammatory skin condition with no known cause. Treatment options include moisturisers, oral antihistamines, corticosteroids, dietary adjustments, evening primrose oil, coal tar, ultraviolet radiation therapy (phototherapy) ... [... more]
Better Health |
Skin cancer - children
Skin cancer is a direct result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. It is extremely important to protect your child's skin from sunburn and sun exposure. This will reduce their risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Skin ... [... more]
Better Health |
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