whether sunscreens help prevent melanoma

April 1998

There's controversy about whether sunscreens help prevent melanoma...the most deadly form of skin cancer.

Sunscreens have been shown to prevent squamous cell carcinoma...but it's not clear whether they prevent melanoma.

There's even some concern that sunscreens might INCREASE the risk of melanoma...by allowing people to spend more time in the sun.

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Table of Contents

A new "futuristic pharmacy"
Viagra (sildenafil), the first ORAL therapy for impotence
Antithrombotics possible interaction between warfarin and acetaminophen
Infectious Diseases Some patients on Crixivan or other protease inhibitor combo therapy are noticing an unusual side effect
Dermatology whether sunscreens help prevent melanoma
Dermatology possible risk of depression and suicide in patients taking Accutane (isotretinoin)
LOTS of interest in the herb, kava
St. John's wort now comes in a patch
Smoking Cessation The first nicotine INHALER
Smoking Cessation help patients and physicians choose the right smoking cessation product
Neurology & Pain stronger warning about potential hepatotoxicity in patients taking Duract (bromfenac)
Neurology & Pain dextromethorphan for pain
nutritional drinks
Thyroid Disorders possible interaction between calcium supplements and levothyroxine
Practice new Ident-A-Drug Reference