By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Provided by: Johns Hopkins University

Behind the Headlines Skin Conditions Archive

  • Shingles Vaccine Effective But Underused

    Posted Thu, May 29, 2008, 9:17 am PDT

    Shingles, caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, can attack any of the 95 percent of adult Americans who have had the childhood illness.

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  • Is Your Sunscreen Any Good?

    Posted Tue, Jul 03, 2007, 9:20 am PDT

    Many sunscreen ingredients break down during sunlight exposure, and evidence in some cases does not support many company claims that sunscreens are…

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