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There was a study or article that said the 100 spf totally blocked, because of the zinc oxide (or similar) that covered the skin. I am sorry I cannot remember where I read it, though. I do remember the "white mask" in pictures described as sun screen for those afraid to burn.
I hope this helps.
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History:
2005: one white, raised "bubble" spot grew cluster of twins into dime size colony in weeks, though original spot was there for a couple years first. Removed by Dermatologist. Diax: Melanoma, but no color. Went back in and had it removed, no further treatment needed.
Yearly check-ups.
2011: SAME type of white "bubble" spot on other arm without cluster, new dermatologist said "not possible cancer"....same office, same records. Approx 1mm in size.
2012: white bubble still there, slightly larger (only @ 3mm wide)
Yep, new dr, same records. (same clinic) She did remove three other moles - one on lower leg (shading into skin, slightly bumpy/rough now although had one there for decades); one on left arm near "bubble" - same deal as leg - creeping shading, slightly bumpy/rough. Only about 5 years old; one RIGHT on bra support band line, been there for decades with no problem, removed because current bra size doesn't support without larger band - no cancer suspected.View Thread
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