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National· August 16, 2026 at 02:00 a.m.

Canadian Dermatologist Warns of Sunscreen Paradox

Key takeaways

  • Misinformation about sunscreen, tanning, and skin cancer treatments is widespread online
  • Canadian dermatologist warns against over-reliance on sunscreen

A dermatologist has raised concerns about misinformation on social media and online forums regarding sunscreen, tanning, and skin cancer treatments. The expert emphasizes that while sunscreen remains crucial, over-reliance on it can lead to a false sense of security.

The dermatologist did not specify the extent or sources of these misleading claims but highlighted their prevalence across digital platforms.

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