More docs support the tanning ban

The American Academy of Pediatrics has joined the American Academy of Dermatology, The World Health Organization, and American Medical Association in a call to ban minors from tanning salons. The risks of UV light exposure and developing skin cancer are now well recognized. Read the full story here:

www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/02/28/tanning.skin.cancer/index.html?hpt=C2

Victoria first to ban minors using tanning beds - Parentcentral.ca

Victoria first to ban minors using tanning beds - Parentcentral.ca

Things I learned from my mother...

A new study published in the Archives of Dermatology journal reports that most young women first visit the tanning salon with their mothers. With continuing efforts aimed at curbing tanning habits, researchers wanted to know where tanning parlor proprietors first learned to tan. Read the full story here:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/28/the-tans-that-bond/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Ban fake bakes for teens urge Ontario doctors | Ottawa and Region | News | Ottawa Sun

Dr. Adam Mamelak was interviewed by the Ottawa Sun to discuss the new tanning ban proposed for minors in Ontario. Read the full story here:

Ban fake bakes for teens urge Ontario doctors Ottawa and Region News Ottawa Sun

Tanning Ban in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia government is introducing a tanning bed age ban to help protect individuals under age 19 from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) light. Finally, provinces are recognizing the dangers of tanning and putting legislation in place to protect their communities. Excessive UV exposure is now considered carcinogenic or cancer causing, similar to tobacco smoking. Read the full story here:

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20101123/nova-scotia-tanning-bed-ban-proposed-101123/

Advacnes in Skin Cancer Treatments!

Dr. Adam Mamelak was interviewed by the Ottawa Citizen newspaper and discussed new advances in the treatment of skin cancer with Mohs micrographic surgery. Read the story here:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Researchers+optimistic+about+treatment+advances/3738253/story.html

Is smog aging my skin?

We know the detrimental effects sun and smoking can have on your skin, but what about air pollution? A recent study examined the effect of air pollution on skin aging. Exposure to traffic related airborne particales was significantly related to more pigmented spots on the skin. In addition, exposure to soot and traffic particle emissions was associated with more pronounced smile lines between the nose and mouth. Read more here:

www.medwire-news.md/66/88593/Dermatology/Airborne_pollution_linked_to_skin_aging.html

Canadian Dermatology Association 2010 Meeting

What a weekend in St. John's Newfoundland! The 2010 Canadian Dermatology Association meeting was a huge success. Dermatologists from across the country came together to discuss current research, new and evolving skin care treatments and the state of dermatology in Canada. Dr. Adam Mamelak, together with Drs. Renee Beach and Jim Walker presented their research examining the morbidity associated with skin cancer treatment at the Ottawa Hospital's Mohs Surgery clinic. Here's a picture of this exciting presentation.

Emotional over Botox

Dr. Adam Mamelak was interviewed by the Toronto Star today regarding a new study looking at the effects of Botox on emotions. The study suggests that facial muscles - often the same muscles that are relaxed with botox treatments - may play a role in the strength of the emotions we experience. While the study investigators suggest that Botox treatments can dampen our emotional response, Dr. Mamelak pointed out that this is balanced with the positive effects Botox has in improving self-esteem and self-confidence. Feeling more attractive and appearing more well rested can certainly have beneficial effects on all of our moods. Read the full story here:

http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/article/828169--botox-may-weaken-your-emotional-response

How Effective Is Your Sunscreen?

The current sunscreen rating system is based on regulations established in 1978 and does not take into account the harmful effects of UVA in the skin. The Food and Drug Administration is considering a new set of guidelines for sunscreen that would set up a four-star system for effectiveness against UVA rays. The rules would also ban the use of misleading terms like 'sunblock' and 'all-day protection' from labels. Read more here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/24/fashion/24Skin.html?scp=1&sq=%2bmelanoma&st=nyt