Tanning (preparation for)

Prolonged exposure to the sun has become synonymous with skin cancer. But we also need to remember that exposing our skin to the sun every day is essential in order for the body to produce vitamin D, which provides all round cell protection. It is therefore important to strike a...

The arrival of the first sunny days of the summer can be a real trial for those who suffer from benign seasonal polymorphous light eruptions (PMLE), whose skin becomes red, irritated and itchy after just a few hours’ exposure to sunlight. The good news for those affected is that there...