Newspaper icon

Dermatology’s Kurt Lu talks to “USA Today” about his new clinical trial on sunburn

If Vitamin D is a potential sunburn remedy, what does it mean for skin cancer?

USA Today: CWRU researchers found that large doses of vitamin D an hour after a sunburn led to long-term benefits, including fast healing—leading some to wonder if it could mean better protection from ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer. “We are currently investigating that topic and hopefully may learn new ways to prevent skin cancer other than just sunscreens,” said Kurt Lu, assistant professor of dermatology.