You may want to make an extra effort to encourage your young adult patients to protect their skin from the sun. Recent surveys, as noted in The New York Times, showed that adults born after 1997 – those considered in Gen Z – were more likely to believe sun safety myths, including that daily sunscreen usage is more harmful than sun exposure.
Experts say that misinformation in this age group is due to social media platforms like TikTok, which share user content without a check of the facts. In the article, dermatologist Dr. Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski shared her tip for Gen Z: “Approach sun protection, ‘like an investment in your future health.’”
Be in-the-know about the latest trends in skin, hair and nail health. Check out the latest dermatology news written for consumers:
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- Business Insider: 90-year-old’s skincare routine
- CBS News: Hypochlorous acid for acne
- CBS News: Stress and the skin
- CBS News: Tween skin care
- CNET: What SPF is needed in a sunscreen
- Coveteur: Picosecond laser with PRP
- Eating Well: Supplements that make acne worse
- Everyday Health: Atopic dermatitis on the hands
- First for Women/Yahoo!: Scalp acne
- Forbes: Sunscreen FAQ
- Health: How to get rid of body acne
- Health: Skin benefits of salicylic acid
- HealthCentral: Staph linked to eczema itch
- HealthCentral: Supplements and hair loss
- HealthCentral: Virtual derm care for psoriasis
- HuffPost: Hydration and the skin
- InStyle: How often to wash your face
- InStyle: What does retinol do?
- NewBeauty: Dry vs. dehydrated skin
- NewBeauty: Signs to get your skin checked
- Parade: How to get rid of forehead wrinkles
- POPSUGAR: Perioral dermatitis
- POPSUGAR/MSN: Fish oil for acne?
- Prevention/AOL: PRP and HIV risk
- SELF: Benefits of peptides
- SELF: Patch test review
- SheFinds: Hydrating foods for healthier skin
- SheFinds: Supplements for thicker, stronger hair
- The New York Times: Gen Z and sunscreen
- TIME: How to select anti-aging skincare products
- TODAY: Home remedies for sunburn
- Wired: Red light therapy masks
- Women’s Health: Acne types
- Women’s Health: Counterfeit Botox injections
- Women’s Health: How to pop a pimple
- Yahoo!: Razor burn prevention
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