It's the latest skincare trend to go viral, but doctors say it is an incredibly bad - and dangerous - idea.
Experts at a UK hospital have issued an urgent warning about a new TikTok trend called "sunburning", which they say could cause cancer.
Some even recommend that their followers go as far as intentionally burning their skin to "heal" acne and other dermatological conditions, or just to give you a "healthy" glow. Sam Orkar, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Clinical Director of the hospital’s plastics and burns services, told the local radio station: "Social media trends such as this not only pose an immediate danger but have the potential to cause lifelong health issues for those that follow them."Please can we encourage everyone to be safe in the sun and look after your skin and remember there are safer ways to treat acne than putting yourself at risk through unprotected sun exposure.
Other doctors have gone as far as to create TikTok videos themselves, warning people against taking part in the trend.
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