Comments on: Glossy Lips Might Increase Risk of Cancer

By: AE

AE — Sat, 17 May 2008 16:05:29 +0000

Hello,

I love this blog! However, I’d like to call attention to a group of people (myself included) who cannot use SPF.

I develop a red rash evertime I try a product with SPF (even those that claim to be for sensitive skin). It’s seems to be an unfair tradeoff–red rashy skin or potential skin damage. Is there any research being done on alternative SPF?

By: Anna Elissa

Anna Elissa — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:11:27 +0000

Hi, thanks for posting this up. So if lip glosses may cause cancer in the long run, what would you recommend for treating chapped lips? I know that drinking plenty of water and eating enough fruits would help, but surely many people want a more “visible” way of curing themselves.

This in excellent blog, by the way. I think my mum will like it. She’s a dermatologist too.

By: Wearing Lip Gloss? Slap on the SPF!

Wearing Lip Gloss? Slap on the SPF! — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:32:03 +0000

[...] “Shiny lips are beautiful. Lip glosses bring out the natural color of your lips and the shimmery light gives you an irresistibly-kissable look. Lip gloss also, however, allows ultraviolet radiation to penetrate the delicate skin of your lips, increasing the risk for sun damage and even lip cancer later in life.” Dr. Benabio, The Derm Blog [...]

By: Dr. Benabio

Dr. Benabio — Sat, 10 May 2008 19:34:15 +0000

Jessica-
Great questions! So much so, that I am going to do some research and write a post just for you on indoor lights and risk of UV exposure.

By: Jessica D

Jessica D — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:31:55 +0000

What about those of us under bright neon lights in the workplace? My cubicle is immediately under a very large, double-bulb celing neon fixture.

May I also tentatively extend this comment into a suggestion for you to please do a blog entry on skin damage/stress and preventive measures due to the office via UV and forced indoor air? Many thanks for your time and an excellent blog.