Is Sunscreen Adequate Protection For Kids? Probably Not

re: Is Sunscreen Adequate Protection For Kids? Probably Not

holly — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:02:46 GMT

Also a great website for sun protective clothing for the family is www.shadysun.com

They also carry an aromatherapy broad spectrum sunscreen.

They were featured this month in Parents Magazine.

re: Is Sunscreen Adequate Protection For Kids? Probably Not

sonya — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:20:55 GMT

I work in the sunscreen industry for several years and a few weeks ago I had my first melanoma removed!! I feel revolted when I see that american people- and specially children- have not been protected correctly in the last decades using either non stable products and/or products protecting only from the burning rays - the uvb ones.

Today mexoryl has finally been approved in anthelios sx (available at cvs pharmacvy counter and on line at www.anthelios.com)

My recommendation is first avoid yoiur children to go under the sun, and educate them to wear their sunscreen everyday like they have to brush their teeth every day. Anthelios is a sunscreen formulated in a moisturizing texture to be pleasant when u apply.I wish I knew more a few years ago and could have avoided the melanoma - but for my children I will use all that I know today to protect them every day even in winter as we know that uva penetrate the clouds and the window.

re: Is Sunscreen Adequate Protection For Kids? Probably Not

Lynne Eldridge M.D. — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 04:44:26 GMT

Karen,

Thanks for posting this great summary! Many people think they are protecting themselves with sunscreens that only protect against UVB rays, when they may be raising their risk by feeling free to stay out in the sun because they are not burning.

Thanks especially for the reminder to seek out shade. The risk of melanoma in 1935 before sunscreen was available was one in 1500. It is now one in 84. What did our grandparents do? They sought shade as you recommend, and if they had YouTube, would have chosen that over risking their childrens health! Thanks!

Lynne Eldridge M.D.

Author, "Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time: Practical Advice for Preventing Cancer"

http://www.avoidcancernow.com

re: Is Sunscreen Adequate Protection For Kids? Probably Not

RachelZ — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 22:03:07 GMT

*moans* baby oil will be the death of me. I get frequent mole-checks (every six months) due to my reckless lifeguarding baby-oil slathered youth. So far so good, but I'm sure the damage is done.

I definitely use enough sunscreen on Jillian. I basically fill up my palm and go to town on her. She's all slimy and gross for awhile afterwards, but at least I'm sure she's covered! Then I stick a hat on her, try to stay in the shade, and hope for the best.

re: Is Sunscreen Adequate Protection For Kids? Probably Not

Renee — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:44:00 GMT

Thanks for the tip on the UVA protection (or lack thereof!). Will definitely look for helioplex next time I'm out - you'd think it'd be standard in sunscreen, especially for kids!! After all, they're always on us about slathering sunscreen on kids, but fat lot of good it seems to be doing, at least in the cancer prevention dept.