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Laurel Geraghty, MD is a board-certified dermatologist based in Oregon.
So without sounding like a broken record (Put on sunscreen!Seriously, just do it!
), wed love to help set four of the largest misconceptions straight.

Keep reading to learn the basic facts about sun exposure that many get wrong and what you should know.
Well put on our sunscreen and well sit out there in the hot sun all day at the beach.
If we sit in the shade were taking out a lot of the guesswork.

Laurel Geraghty, MD is a board-certified dermatologist based in Oregon.
Additionally, wearingsun-protective clothing also provides protection.
Research conducted in 2005 found thata base tan is equivalent to SPF 3 or 4.
However, dermatologists consistently recommend that youuse sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

Every time you have a cigarette its gonna damage your lungs and damage your body.
Learn about the best sunscreen to use according to a dermatologist:
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Laurel Geraghty, MD is a board-certified dermatologist based in Oregon.

