Antioxidents and skin cancer

Taking antioxidant supplements won't protect against skin cancer and may actually boost the risk, at least in women, according to a new study. While the study is interesting, further research is needed to confirm it, said Dr. Ariel Ostad, a spokesman for the Skin Cancer Foundation and a New York City dermatologist not involved in the study. He said the study did have one serious limitation. "It does not take into account sunscreen use," he said. If the participants tended not to use sunscreen, that could have affected the results.