She showed me our American Academy of Dermatology-produced sunscreen handout, which recommends “a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays, both of which cause cancer.”
“Does this mean my sunscreen causes cancer?” asked Marina.
“Not to worry,” I assured her.
I sighed and wafted a small prayer heavenward. Encrypted, of course.
Lo, the answer from above may tarry, but He will never forget His password.
Dr. Rockoff practices dermatology in Brookline, Mass., and is a longtime contributor to Dermatology News. He serves on the clinical faculty at Tufts University, Boston, and has taught senior medical students and other trainees for 30 years. His second book, “Act Like a Doctor, Think Like a Patient,” is available at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. Write to him at dermnews@mdedge.com.