UVA and UVB radiation dramatically increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in our skin, causing tissue damage and resulting in oxidative stress. The increase in ROS results in skin inflammation, changes to proteins and lipids, DNA damage and many more leading to cell death.  UVA causes the formation...

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of protecting our skin and understand the signs and symptoms of skin cancer. As with all skin cancers, exposure to UV light is the common cause. With skin cancer cases rising exponentially year on year, how can we still be...