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Sun Safety: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Protecting Your Skin

by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 21, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts

Guest author: Dr. Anastasia Shamsuyarova MD, MSc, FRCPC (Derm), FAAD, Assistant Professor at Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Eternal Springtime Dermatology Spending time outdoors is wonderful for your mind and body — but not protecting your skin from the sun can...

Should we fear the sun? What is a Suntan?

by Radiation Safety Institute | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog

What is a Suntan? Pale skin was once considered a sign of prestige and beauty. In the early 20th century doctors began prescribing sun tanning to treat various ailments, including tuberculosis. Many still view sun-kissed skin as a sign of health and yet we slather our...