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Dr. Mark Gray
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MBChB, FRACP, FRCPC, FRCPA, ABPath, ABDermpath, FRSpecialist Dermatologist , Specialist Pathologist , Specialist Dermatopathologist , Cosmetic Surgeon, Mohs Surgeon.

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The Hidden Dangers of Sun Exposure: A Dermatologist's Wake-Up Call

The Hidden Dangers of Sun Exposure: A Dermatologist's Wake-Up Call

In my 25 years as a dermatologist, I've witnessed the subtle yet devastating impact of sun exposure on skin health. What many dismiss as a harmless tan or freckle is often the early sign of cumulative UV damage. Ultraviolet radiation, particularly UVA and UVB rays, penetrates the skin, triggering a cascade of cellular changes that accelerate aging and increase cancer risk…

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From Burn to Beauty: Reversing Sun Damage with Science

From Burn to Beauty: Reversing Sun Damage with Science

Reversal involves boosting repair pathways—retinoids accelerate cell turnover 20-30% (Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology). Combined with protection, outcomes improve dramatically…

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The Indoor Sun Trap: Why Your Office Window Is a Skin Saboteur

The Indoor Sun Trap: Why Your Office Window Is a Skin Saboteur

Indoor UV is a sneaky foe—standard glass blocks UVB but lets 50-75% UVA through (Journal of Investigative Dermatology). A study of 84 office workers found those near windows had 170% more skin damage on exposed sides…

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The Silent Epidemic: How Everyday Sun Exposure Accelerates Aging

The Silent Epidemic: How Everyday Sun Exposure Accelerates Aging

Sun exposure is often romanticized as a source of vitality, but the science tells a different story. In my dermatology practice, I've observed that even brief daily UV exposure – such as a 20-minute walk to work…

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Myth Busting: The Truth About “Safe” Tanning and Its Hidden Costs

Myth Busting: The Truth About “Safe” Tanning and Its Hidden Costs

The "healthy tan" myth persists, but evidence debunks it. Tanning is skin's distress response to UV injury, producing melanin as a shield – but it's inefficient, blocking only 50-70% of rays (British Journal of Dermatology). A large-scale study of 30,000 Swedes found tanners had 50% higher melanoma risk…

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