'Morning After' Sunburn Cream Repairs Damaged Skin

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A new enzyme cream that can be applied the day after sunburn to help repair the skin's damaged DNA may soon be on the market. The ‘morning after' cream, as it's being called, has been praised as a skincare breakthrough and is currently awaiting FDA approval.

Dimericine, developed by AGI Dermatics, has already undergone a number of studies. Results have shown that the product reduces the occurrence of skin cancer by one third and pre-cancers by two thirds.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with more than 1 million Americans diagnosed annually. Dimericine seems to help prevent certain skin cancers, particularly basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas that are caused by excessive sun exposure, but not the more dangerous melanoma.

Despite its benefits, the morning after cream is not meant to be a substitute for sunscreen. Dermatologist Doris Day said that sunblock still needs to be applied prior to sun exposure.

Moreover, Dimericine does not alleviate the pain of sunburn, nor does it protect against the aging-effects of the sun. “This isn't a cure for sunburn,” Day said. “It simply helps you repair the damage of that sunburn.”

Dimericine is expected to receive FDA approval within the next two years. To learn more about skin care and other cosmetic procedures or to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon near you, please click here .


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