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Does sunscreen cause cancer? How do we get vitamin D if we use sunscreen? Addressing sunscreen myths

By Spencer Dunaway, MD

Does burning while using sunscreen mean it doesn’t work? Do people of color need sunscreen? Does sunscreen cause cancer? An Ohio State skin care expert answers these and other questions about sun protection.

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Are you really allergic to the sun?

By Jennifer Sopkovich, MD

An itchy rash after sun exposure could be polymorphous light eruption, a common form of sun sensitivity. Learn who’s at risk, how to prevent it and when to seek treatment.

Skin and Body

Game-changing prosthetic implant gets equestrian amputee back in the saddle

By JoAnne Viviano

Surgeons at Ohio State are trained in the specialized osseointegration bone-implant procedure that gives amputees more freedom by allowing prosthetic limbs to be anchored directly into bone.

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Does tanning help psoriasis, or make it worse?

By Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

A little sunlight may help psoriasis, but too much can make it worse. Here’s how to protect your skin and avoid flare-ups.

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Does sunscreen cause cancer? How do we get vitamin D if we use sunscreen? Addressing sunscreen myths

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Game-changing prosthetic implant gets equestrian amputee back in the saddle

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