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Gender: Female
Status: Single
Age: 39
Sign: Capricorn

City: WEST HOLLYWOOD
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 4/3/2008
Friday, July 25, 2008 
Not All Sunscreens Are Alike

We've just released a new brochure in our "What You Should Know about Lupus" series: Lupus and Your Skin by Dr. Andrew G. Franks, Jr., a New York City dermatologist and expert on lupus skin complications.

In it, he gives advice on smart sunscreen choices:

"Choose a product with a Sun Protection Factor of 30 or higher and which contains avobenzone (Parasol 1789), titanium dioxide, and/or zinc oxide, as these provide the broadest protection against both UVA and UVB. A newer ingredient, mexoryl, is available in some sunscreens and is very effective against UVA. Slather .. makeup, and no less than 10 minutes before going outside."

Would you like to read more? »

Or think your doctor should display this brochure and others in the "What You Should Know about Lupus" series? Call us at 800-74-LUPUS and we'll send you copies to take with you on your next visit. See a list of all our "What You Should Know about Lupus" brochures »

Dr. Franks, who penned the brochure, is launching a clinical trial on lupus and skin, one of dozens of trials that needs volunteers. The goal: better treatments and a cure for lupus. Find a trial near you by searching LupusTrials.org »
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