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Why Sunscreen Is More Important Than Ever

Slather daily and your future self will thank your past self.

by Wendy Rose Gould  |  COMMENT

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Wearing Sunscreen Seriously Reduces Your Risk of Developing Skin Cancer
Wearing Sunscreen Seriously Reduces Your Risk of Developing Skin Cancer "It is suggested that one in five Americans will have skin cancer at some point in their lives. In fact, UV rays cause more damage to the skin cells than cigarettes cause lung cancer," says Dr. Gretchen Frieling, a board-certified dermatopathologist based in the Boston area. "Being the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., looking after your skin is not something to take lightly. Everyone should include sunscreen as part of their skin care regimen."

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