Some TikTok influencers are maligning sunscreen. Here’s what to know about the claims

Surveys show younger Americans doubt the safety of sunscreen. Misinformation on social media isn

Sunscreen is the best way to protect ourselves against skin cancer. But doctors are concerned by a backlash against sunscreen that is spreading on social media. Recent surveys suggest many younger Americans are buying into this misinformation, at a time when skin cancer is rising in this age group.

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