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CONSUMER ALERT: CHANGES COMING TO SUNSCREENS By Olivia Moloney are marketed. The agency says there Since sunscreens can be applied in a Wearing sunscreen should be part of is insufficient data on twelve other variety of ways, the FDA has different your daily routine. Use a minimum

It can be challenging-even frustrat- ingredients and has asked the sunscreen recommendations. For sunscreens that SPF 30 with broad-spectrum protecing-trying to decipher sunscreen industry to conduct additional testing. include sprays, oils, lotions, creams, tion. Apply fifteen minutes before labels. That’s why the U.S. Food gels, butters, pastes, ointments, and exposure and reapply at least every two and Drug Administration (FDA) is To help consumers identify key infor- sticks, the agency says they are gener- hours or more often if you’re sweatreviewing its regulations. To keep up mation, the FDA wants to see active ally recognized as safe and effective ing or swimming. If possible, avoid with modern science and ensure safety, ingredients listed on the front of pack- (GRASE), but more data is needed for extensive exposure between 10 a.m. quality, and effectiveness, the FDA has ages, bringing sunscreens in line with sunscreen powders. and 4 p.m. when sun radiation is most proposed updating requirements for other over-the-counter drugs regulated harmful. more over-the-counter products. by the FDA. Forms that are not considered GRASE include: wipes, towlettes, body washes, About Affiliated Dermatology: Created Certain active ingredients that are A new maximum-labeled SPF value is and shampoos. To receive GRASE sta- in Arizona, Affiliated Dermatology is generally recognized as safe and effec- also proposed. The current cap is SPF tus, they would have to go through the led by Arizona physicians dedicated to tive (GRASE) can be marketed without 50+ but the agency says new evidence approval process for new drugs. Arizona patients. Founded in July 2002 undergoing a new drug application pro- shows additional benefits associated by Dr. Richard L. Averitte, Jr., Affiliated cess through the FDA. Currently, only with broad-spectrum SPF 60. When it comes to sunscreen-insect re- Dermatology has grown to eight locatwo marketed active ingredients-zinc pellant combination, the FDA will not tions providing skin cancer prevention oxide and titanium dioxide-are consid- Broad spectrum protects you from both label products as GRASE because of and treatment, medical and aesthetic ered (GRASE). UVA and UVB rays which can lead to incompatibilities between instructions dermatology services, and allergy testpremature aging and cause skin cancer. for sunscreen and insect repellant. ing. Dr. Averitte also established the Under the proposed regulation, products That’s why the FDA is proposing that Arizona Skin Foundation, a non-profit containing two other active ingredients- all sunscreens with SPF values of 15 The FDA proposal is available for dedicated to providing financial aid to PABA and trolamine salicylate-are not and above meet broad-spectrum require- public review and comment until May people with skin cancer who cannot afconsidered GRASE for sunscreens and ments and, as SPF increases, broad- 28. You can submit comments at www. Ages 3-12 ford treatment. Visit www.affderm.com would need FDA approval before they spectrum protection also increases. regulations.gov for more information.

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MAY IS Better Hearing and Speech Month

Each May, Better Hearing and Speech Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing loss. Elite ENT is pleased to use this as an opportunity to offer information to promote quality hearing health care. The theme of Better Hearing and Speech Month in 2019 is “Hearing Across the Lifespan.” At Elite ENT we are proud to provide quality hearing health care solutions to the community!

1. Do others complain you watch TV with the volume too high? 2. Do you frequently have to ask others to repeat themselves? 3. Do you have diffi culty understanding in groups or in noisy situations? 4. Do you have ringing or other “noises” in your ears? 5. Do you avoid family or social situations because you can’t understand?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should have your hearing checked. Call 602-802-8240 to schedule an appointment for a hearing health consultation today!

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