'We are seeing melanoma so much more often in really young people,' doctors warn over spread of dangerous sunscreen trends.
Doctors have issued a warning over 'deadly' sun protection trends on social media after a new study found 1 in 7 Americans under 35 think daily sunscreen use is more harmful than direct sun exposure.Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with as many as 3 million people being diagnosed with skin cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society.
Chemical sunscreens tend to be a little bit more durable and resistant to sweat and being in the water. Barrier sunscreens typically carry less concern regarding the toxicity of the chemicals within them.'For now, the safety risks of not wearing sunscreen far outweigh any potential concerns surrounding its ingredients. But this is not always reflected on social media.
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