The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced ten additional sunscreens are being pulled from shelves or paused from supply due to concerns about their sun protection claims, bringing the total to 18 affected products. This action follows a recall of Ultra Violette’s SPF 50+ Lean Screen, with preliminary testing indicating its base formulation may have an SPF as low as 21, and possibly even lower for other products using the same base. The TGA has also raised concerns about the reliability of SPF testing by Princeton Consumer Research Corp (PCR Corp), a UK-based testing lab, which many companies relied upon for SPF claims. Consumers are advised to consider using alternative sunscreen products until the TGA completes its review.
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Medical tests on Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro revealed the presence of early-stage squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. The diagnosis, stemming from the removal of skin lesions, was described as “in situ,” indicating no spread of abnormal cells. Following the diagnosis, Bolsonaro was briefly hospitalized due to symptoms including vomiting and dizziness. He has since been discharged but remains under medical monitoring and the need for periodic reevaluation.
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed on Instagram that he was diagnosed with and had undergone the removal of basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. The 58-year-old TV personality shared images of his recovery, emphasizing the importance of sunscreen. This type of skin cancer, often linked to sun exposure, typically manifests on areas like the head and neck. Ramsay, known for shows such as “Hell’s Kitchen,” and his numerous restaurants worldwide, has encouraged sun protection following his diagnosis.
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