We ask a dermatologist your burning questions about sunscreen
Like a lot of Washingtonians right now, we're doing our best to stay cool.
Sometimes going outside is unavoidable, and in that case, it means doing everything you can to avoid sun damage.
That means applying - and reapplying lots of sunscreen.
But lately, some people on social media platforms like Tiktok, have been trying to convince their audiences to do the opposite.
You don’t have to have a medical degree to know: that kind of advice is wrong, and it’s having a worrying impact.
Here to help us tackle these sunscreen myths - and answer some of your burning questions about sunscreen, is Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, a dermatologist at with UW Medical.
Guests:
- Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, UW Medical dermatologist
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Here to help us tackle these sunscreen myths - and answer some of your burning questions about sunscreen, is Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, a dermatologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Guests:
- Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center dermatologist
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Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
Libby Denkmann joined KUOW in December 2021 as the host of the midday show Soundside. She’s a native Pacific Northwesterner who grew up in Redmond, graduated from the University of Washington, and covered local news as a producer and reporter with KIRO Radio.
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