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LifestyleThursday, July 9, 1998Burkholder nets degreeTiffani Burkholder, a native of Pecos, was recognized for completion of a juris doctor degree at The University of Tulsa's commencement ceremonies on May 9. Burkholder was a member of Delta Theta Phi international law
She is the daughter of Terry and Jean Burkholder of Pecos. TU is a private institution with about 4,200 students and is
Prevention best for avoiding sunburnsCool compresses can ease the pain of summer's sunburns, but prevention is the first step to a painless summer. "Parents can teach their children early on how to prevent sunburns," said Dr. Jim Nigro, a dermatologist at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. "It's hard to avoid the sun during the summer, but you can be sensible about your exposure." Nigro suggests the following sunburn prevention techniques: * Avoid prolonged sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. * Do not encourage sunbathing. * Use an SPF 15 sunscreen that blocks both WA and WB light. * Reapply sunscreen, even waterproof types, every 45 to 60 minutes. * Wear protective clothing - hats, sunglasses, shirts and pants. Nigro cautions that sunscreens are an imperfect protection. "An SPF 15-level sunscreen applied sparingly actually gives a much lower level of protection, more like 5 or 10. To get the true level-15 protection, apply it carefully and completely," Nigro said. Clothing works better than sunscreen, but the protection levels vary greatly, with a typical l-shirt providing only about an SPF level of eight to 10. "Remember that even on a cloudy day, ultraviolet light is getting through and putting your child at risk for sunburn, skin cancer and sun damage," he said. Sunburn treatments focus on easing the pain and discomfort. Nigro recommends cool, wet compresses, ice packs and cool baths. Adults can take aspirin for pain while children should be given ibuprofen products. Avoid over-the-counter topical anesthetic creams because these products often cause allergic reactions. Severe sunburns should be treated by a doctor. Studies have shown that patients with melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, have a history of severe blistering sunburns in childhood. The more common skin cancers - basal and squamous cell cancers - are associated with prolonged sun exposure over the years. "Skin cancer risk begins in childhood. The more exposure you have, even if it is fairly minimal, the greater the cumulative risk," Nigro said.
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