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Ask Dr. Sandy: Tanning and Sunscreen Myths
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Will a pre-vacation tan protect my skin?
Do dark-skinned people need sunscreen?
Is wearing a t-shirt just as good as wearing sunscreen?
These are common tanning and sunscreen questions and I have the answers to them all, plus more in this segment of Ask Dr. Sandy!
Send your health-related question to
AskDrSandy@GPB.org
For more information about sunscreen watch this YHM episode:
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