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Sun Health and Sunburn
UK sources of information and / or support
Patient UK
Has an information leaflet called Preventing Skin Cancer
Sun Smart
The UK's national skin cancer prevention campaign. On this website you will find information about skin cancer and how to protect yourself from the sun.
Sunlight, Sunscreens, Health and Melanoma
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Nozoneuk.com
A company that supplies sun protection clothing products for babies, children and adults. They stock over 35 lines at any one time.
Sun-Togs Sun Protective Clothing
Established online brand carrying an extensive range of UPF50+ SunProtective Clothing, Hats and Swimwear especially for children.Extensive section on health related issues.
Equatorsun UV Protection
Equatorsun offers a wide range of sun protective clothing for babies,children and adults. With max. protection of 50+, the range includesswimsuits, sunsuits, surf shirts and swim shorts, sun hats, baby UVsuits and more.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.
Disclaimer: Patient UK has no control of the content of the above links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Patient UK.
Related pages in Patient UK
Information leaflets related to this topic (^ top of page)
Sun and HealthMedical reference articles in PatientPlus related to this topic (^ top of page)
Body Surface Area Calculator (Mosteller) Heat Related Illness Photosensitive Eruptions Polymorphic Light Eruption SunburnRecent news items related to this topic (^ top of page)
Medical notes Sunbed use 'puts lives at risk' Don't be scared of the sunshine ' it's actually good for you 'Outlook worse' for scalp cancer Cataracts: Can my dentist's light cause cataracts Young face ban on using sunbeds Parents ignore sunburn risks Eating tomatoes is the best way to avoid sunburn and wrinkles Tanning firm backs move to ban under-18s Tan binges put young at risk Sunbed operators try to stop ban Sunbed regulations 'absolutely useless' to protect public Medical notes Skin cancer toll soars among affluent young Foot fear No protection? It's a skin for trouble Skin cancer fear 'may harm bones' 'Orange' pupils prompt crackdown on craze for fake tanPoems and stories related to this topic (^ top of page)
Be Safe in the Sun Tanning's Not TrendyOther - Useful resources (^ top of page)
Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, etc.Evidence based medicine
Online textbooks and journals
A-Z of UK Guidelines
A-Z of Online Videos
Medline
Other good health sites
Pharmacy products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Australian BodyCare Body Lotion Magicool Body Cooler & Freshener Unscented Magicool Hot Weather Cooler & FreshenerMedical equipment products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Skin Care - Sun Cream
Books related to this topic (^ top of page)
Skin and Sunlight (Understanding) Skin: Sunlight and Skin Cancer : British Medical Association Family Doctor Series
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