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A member asked:

This movie claims that sunscreen is bad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snimajagltq. is it correct or unfounded nonsense?thanks.

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Not true: I do not think there has been any good studies that show that sunscreen is dangerous. It is true that if you do not reply it and use it in conjunction with other good habits such as sun protective clothing and sun avoidanceyou could still end up getting a sunburn.

Answered 11/10/2013

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