New major survey presented at the EADV Congress finds 'healthy' suntan myths persist despite warnings about skin cancer and aging
MILAN, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is despite decades of awareness campaigns linking too much sun exposure to skin cancer and ageing in many countries.
- MILAN, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is despite decades of awareness campaigns linking too much sun exposure to skin cancer and ageing in many countries.
- Other myths included believing sun protection was not needed in cloudy weather and that you did not need sunscreen if you already had a tan.
- "We must drive awareness of the damage to skin cells caused by exposure to the sun, which can lead to photoaging and skin cancer.
- This is particularly important in Europe where sun protection appears most inadequate compared to other countries" added Prof. Thierry Passeron.