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There's also the effect that sunscreen makes you spend more time in the sun than if you didn't use sunscreen because you think you're "protected".
by shpx 1mo ago
There's also the effect that sunscreen makes you spend more time in the sun than if you didn't use sunscreen because you think you're "protected".
- anthomtb 1mo agoYou are saying that, even if you wear sunscreen and avoid sun burn, the UV exposure will still potentially lead to skin cancer? I'd like to see the primary research backing that up. Or be told how I misinterpreted your statement.
- Cabal 1mo agoYes, 100%. It's the same reason that my kids are able to tan through the same sunscreen application regimen that leaves me pale. Source: My Mohs surgeon. And 3 skin cancer surgeries (so far).
- pazimzadeh 1mo agothere is also that anything that blocks UV (sunscreen, windows, etc) by definition blocks UVB first and then UVA, and UVA is the one that penetrates most deeply and has few benefits