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It’s a Myth That Sunscreen Prevents Melanoma in People of Color — A Dermatologist Explains
By Adewole S. Adamson Your Health

It’s a Myth That Sunscreen Prevents Melanoma in People of Color — A Dermatologist Explains

Melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer that effects people of every racial and ethnic group. The risk factor most closely linked to developing melanoma is exposure to ultraviolet, or UV, rays from the sun. In fact, sunburns have been associated with doubling one’s risk of melanoma. Sunscreen can block UV rays and […]

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Sunscreen Mistakes You’re Probably Still Making
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Jenny Liu, MD Your Health

Sunscreen Mistakes You’re Probably Still Making

From avoiding sunscreen on cloudy days to not fully applying it, there are a number of sunscreen rules that are inadvertently (or purposely) broken every hot day. However, taking a few moments to correctly use sunscreen can prevent days of pain or even skin cancer, so listen up about these 14 common mistakes.

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