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Sun Safety: Protecting Yourself This Summer

Tawny Willoughby shared skin cancer treatment selfies online as warning for tanners (Image from Facebook, Tawny Willoughby)

Maybe you’ve seen the image that’s gone viral of a 27-year-old former tanning bed user’s selfie showing the damaging effects of skin cancer. That’s got people wondering a lot about how to protect themselves this summer and year round. Dr. Kord Honda, a dermatologist from University Hospitals Case Medical Center joins Rick Jackson to offer some insight. 

Additional Resources:

CDC: Basic Information About Skin Cancer

Types of Skin Cancer

Sunscreens Explained

Dangers of Indoor Tanning

FDA: The Risks of Ultraviolet Rays