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Dermatologists warn about a dangerous trend gaining popularity with Gen Z and young adults
A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey found one in four Gen Z respondents value a tan, even as experts warn of UV damage.
- Dermatologists are warning teens and young adults about a dangerous trend as summer approaches: pursuing the "perfect tan" despite known health risks. Social media platforms are filled with videos encouraging extended sun exposure and darker tan lines.
- A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey found that one in four Gen Z respondents said having a tan is important to them. WCNC Charlotte verified several common tanning myths using sources from the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and American Academy of Dermatology.
- Up to 80% of the sun's harmful UV rays can penetrate clouds, meaning people without sunscreen could still suffer burns. The Mayo Clinic states there is no such thing as a safe tan, as tanning is the body's response to UV damage.
- Dr. Jennifer Lucas from the Cleveland Clinic warns that not all sunburns should be treated at home. "If you get to the point where you are having fevers, throwing up or light-headed these may mean you have really overdone it," Lucas said.
- The Cleveland Clinic confirms aloe vera has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe skin and may help with intense peeling. This finding offers a potential remedy for those who have suffered significant sun exposure.
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