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

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One survey, from the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, found that 1 in 7 American adults under age 35 believe using sunscreen daily is more harmful than direct sun exposure.

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Darwin is back in business.

My dad died from melanoma. You don’t want it. Or any other cancer. So don’t be stupid and protect yourself from the sun.

Yesterday it was posted that these same people are drinking raw milk and exposing themselves to bird flu because reasons and now it’s sunscreen. During the pandemic it was no masking and I’m curious what will come next. The mortality rate of this group brings us all down while promoting a possibly better future without them.

At least melanoma isn't contagious.

Yet.

Right! It just takes one really aggressive melanoma on an otherwise exposed area making contact with exposed areas! And boom! You got contagious tasmanian face cancer!