Like a lot of Washingtonians right now, we're doing our best to stay cool. 

Sometimes going outside is unavoidable, and in that case, it means doing everything you can to avoid sun damage. 

That means applying - and reapplying lots of sunscreen.

But lately, some people on social media platforms like Tiktok, have been trying to convince their audiences to do the opposite.

You don’t have to have a medical degree to know: that kind of advice is wrong, and it’s having a worrying impact. 

Here to help us tackle these sunscreen myths - and answer some of your burning questions about sunscreen, is Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, a dermatologist at with UW Medical.

Guests:
Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, UW Medical dermatologist

Related Links:
Some Tiktok influencers are maligning sunscreen. Here's what to know about the claims. 

Like a lot of Washingtonians right now, we're doing our best to stay cool. 
Sometimes going outside is unavoidable, and in that case, it means doing everything you can to avoid sun damage. 
That means applying - and reapplying lots of sunscreen.
But lately, some people on social media platforms like Tiktok, have been trying to <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@primalphysique/video/7290732660601769258?lang=en&amp;q=sunscreen&amp;t=1720476487326">convince their audiences to do the opposite.</a>
You don’t have to have a medical degree to know: that kind of advice is wrong, and it’s having a worrying impact. 
Here to help us tackle these sunscreen myths - and answer some of your burning questions about sunscreen, is Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, a dermatologist at with UW Medical.
Guests:
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<li>Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, UW Medical dermatologist</li>
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Related Links:
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<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/06/17/nx-s1-5002030/sunscreen-tiktok-misinformation-melanoma">Some Tiktok influencers are maligning sunscreen. Here's what to know about the claims. </a></li>
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