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" Reader Question: I heard on the news that skin moisturizers can cause cancer. Is that true? Don&amp;#039;t panic. I assume you&amp;#039;re taking about a study that was recently published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Researchers exposed hairless mice to ultraviolet light twice a week for 20 weeks, then slathered them with moisturizer (Dermabase, Dermovan, Eucerin or Vanicream) five days a week for 17 weeks. The addition of the moisturizer dramatically increased the number of skin tumors that developed, but most of these mice would have developed some cancer from the UV exposure alone. And mice are not people; we simply don&amp;#039;t know if these results will hold up for humans. Interestingly, a new custom blend moisturizer did not increase the growth of skin tumors, and Johnson &amp;amp;amp; Johnson has supposedly bought the patent. I&amp;#039;m sure we&amp;#039;ll be hearing more about that later, so stay calm\u2014but stay tuned. I want to hear from you, so e-mail me your questions at dailywd@womansday.com.  Disclaimer: Your seeking information on health related topics and/or Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD&amp;#039;s providing such information herein constitutes neither the solicitation of nor the provision of medical advice, services, care or treatment. Communication with Dr. Fryhofer on this website does not create a doctor/patient relationship. For concerns about your own particular medical condition, you should consult your own medical professional, who can examine and evaluate you. Communication on a website is not a substitute for taking an active role in your own medical care and treatment and being personally seen by a physician of choice in your area.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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