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NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SURVEY: INCREASING NUMBER OF AMERICANS AT RISK OF SKIN CANCER DESPITE KNOWING HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abby Weiner knew the dangers of unprotected sun exposure long before she was diagnosed with skin cancer. As someone with fair skin and freckles, the 43-year-old mother of three says she has always been diligent about wearing hats and using sunscreen when sitting at a beach or a pool but didn't think about the sun exposure she was getting elsewhere until she was diagnosed with melanoma on her cheek in 2023.

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  • The most avoidable risk factor for skin cancer, including melanoma—the deadliest type of skin cancer—is exposure to the sun.
  • In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May and Melanoma Monday® on May 6, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is encouraging the public to practice safe sun to reduce their risk of skin cancer.
  • "Data shows a staggering truth: one in five Americans will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in their lifetime.
  • To protect yourself from the sun and reduce your risk of skin cancer, the AAD recommends that everyone:
    Seek shade.

Fact vs. Fiction: Debunking Common Misconceptions about Skin Cancer, Sun Safety

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

ATLANTA, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the United States, more than 5 million cases of skin cancers are diagnosed each year. Despite its prevalence, there are still a number of misconceptions surrounding the disease. For Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, senior vice president, cancer care support at ACS, are sharing the facts behind some of these common fictions related to skin cancer and sun safety.

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  • For Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Dr. Shanthi Sivendran, senior vice president, cancer care support at ACS, are sharing the facts behind some of these common fictions related to skin cancer and sun safety.
  • FICTION: Skin cancer is relatively rare, and not many people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer.
  • While roughly 8 out of 10 new skin cancer cases are basal cell cancers, ACS estimates that about 100,640 new cases of melanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed in 2024.
  • Though melanoma accounts for only about 1% of skin cancers, it is responsible for the large majority of skin cancer deaths.

Sunburn Cannabis Opens First Tampa Retail Location, its 13th in Florida

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first dispensary in Tampa, the Company's 13th store in the Sunshine State.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first dispensary in Tampa, the Company's 13th store in the Sunshine State.
  • The store is located at 2409 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33629, and is centrally located in the iconic South Tampa neighborhood and community.
  • Sunburn Cannabis is inspired by Florida's rich history and the true story of CEO and Founder, Brady Cobb, and his late father, Clyde Walton "Bill" Cobb, who was a cannabis smuggler in Florida in the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Sunburn Cannabis Tampa is located at 2409 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33629, and regular hours are from Monday-Sunday from 9am-9pm.

Sunburn Cannabis Opens First Miami Store Location in South Beach Ahead of 4/20

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and licensed vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first store in Miami-Dade County and 12th location in Florida, located at 1428 Alton Road in Miami Beach.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and licensed vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first store in Miami-Dade County and 12th location in Florida, located at 1428 Alton Road in Miami Beach.
  • The brand is named after "Operation Sunburn," the federal investigation that brought down Brady's father in 1984.
  • In addition to South Beach, Sunburn has eleven retail locations in Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Five Points, Jacksonville Mandarin, Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Orlando, Pensacola, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, and West Palm Beach.
  • Sunburn Cannabis Miami Beach is located at 1428 Alton Road.

AFC Gamma Provides Sunburn Cannabis with a Total of $34.0 Million Across Senior Secured Credit Facilities

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFC Gamma, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCG) (“AFC Gamma” or the “Company”) today announced that it has provided a total of $34.0 million in debt capital across two senior secured credit facilities to High End Holdings, LLC and Green Sentry Holdings, LLC d/b/a Sunburn Cannabis (“Sunburn”), a private, vertically integrated, single-state Florida operator.

Key Points: 
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFC Gamma, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCG) (“AFC Gamma” or the “Company”) today announced that it has provided a total of $34.0 million in debt capital across two senior secured credit facilities to High End Holdings, LLC and Green Sentry Holdings, LLC d/b/a Sunburn Cannabis (“Sunburn”), a private, vertically integrated, single-state Florida operator.
  • Sunburn intends to use the proceeds from the credit facilities to refinance existing debt, provide working capital, and build additional cultivation and processing facilities and new retail dispensaries in its business plan.
  • “Brady and the Sunburn team are an example of the Cannabis 3.0 lending opportunities that we are excited to finance.
  • AFCG will hold the entire $34.0 million across the two credit facilities, which together consist of a first-lien term loan secured by all assets of Sunburn.

ästhetik skincare Launches Vegan, Cruelty-Free Tinted Sunscreen

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

ästhetik skincare , the Florida-based clean skincare brand founded by esthetician Alexis Pfropper, today launches its newest product – the organic tinted mineral sunscreen SPF 50 .

Key Points: 
  • ästhetik skincare , the Florida-based clean skincare brand founded by esthetician Alexis Pfropper, today launches its newest product – the organic tinted mineral sunscreen SPF 50 .
  • The organic tinted mineral sunscreen SPF 50 is packed with botanicals including jojoba oil, sea buckthorn oil, hyaluronic acid and more so your skin looks glowy and healthy every time you put it on.”
    The organic tinted mineral sunscreen SPF 50 is suitable for all skin types.
  • ästhetik skincare is a Florida-based brand created by 30 under 30 sensation Alexis Pfropper, a skilled esthetician and entrepreneur.
  • ästhetik skincare products are made with plant-based ingredients and never tested on animals.

Herbal medicinal product: Avenae fructusArray, C: ongoing call for scientific data

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Overview

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  • Overview
    This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of oat grain.
  • The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing oat grain.
  • Herbal medicines containing these oat grain preparations are usually used in semi-solid forms to be applied to the skin and in solid forms as bath additives.
  • Oat grain preparations may also be found in combination with other herbal substances in some herbal medicines.

Herbal medicinal product: Calendulae flosArray, C: ongoing call for scientific data

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Herbal medicinal product: Calendulae flosArray, C: ongoing call for scientific data

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Herbal medicinal product: Calendulae flosArray, C: ongoing call for scientific data

Sarna® Unveils Much Anticipated Rebrand and Reformulations of Its #1 Dermatologist-Recommended Topical Anti-Itch Lotions

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Therapeutics, a division of Crown Laboratories, Inc. ("Crown"), is proud to announce Sarna®, with a brand heritage of over 40 years and known for its #1 dermatologist recommended steroid-free anti-itch lotions, has refreshed its brand look and is launching new formulas for the brand's two hero SKUs. These updates mark the brand's first significant change since Crown acquired it in 2018.

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  • The reformulation features an updated active ingredient combination comprised of 1% Pramoxine Hydrochloride and 0.5% Menthol.
  • Pramoxine Hydrochloride, a trusted anti-itch solution, targets nerve receptors to temporarily alleviate itchiness safely while providing cooling comfort to itchy skin.
  • "Sarna's commitment to improving the lives of those dealing with skin conditions is commendable," said Dr. Suneel Chilukuri , Board Certified Dermatologist.
  • To accompany the reformulations, Sarna has also undergone a rebrand with a new and improved look and bottle with an easy-open pump.

Sunscreen: why wearing it even in winter could be a good idea

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Monday, January 8, 2024

This means that in both summer and winter, we are exposed to infrared radiation, as well as UVA and UVB rays.

Key Points: 
  • This means that in both summer and winter, we are exposed to infrared radiation, as well as UVA and UVB rays.
  • UVB is mainly responsible for sunburn and DNA damage – and can also cause skin cancers as a result of long-term exposure.
  • But in higher latitudes, such as London, there’s almost no UVB radiation throughout the winter months – whereas there’s still some UVA radiation.
  • This is also true of UVB exposure – although it is less relevant in winter months at higher latitudes.
  • Numerous studies have shown regular sunscreen use over many years is effective at preventing skin damage, photoaging and skin cancers.

The effects of altitude and snow

  • Both altitude and snow can increase the doses of UVA and UVB radiation a person receives.
  • Snow can reflect up to 80% of UV radiation emitted by the Sun – effectively almost doubling the doses received.
  • Sunscreens are generally regarded as safe and tend to have few adverse effects, so you don’t need to worry too much about wearing one throughout the year.
  • For example, sunscreen can exacerbate acne and cause irritation and allergic reactions – although these are rare.
  • However, the consequences of such absorption and the potential affects on health are not well defined and require more research.


Karl Lawrence has previously received funding from the sunscreen industry and hold patents related to sunscreen ingredients.