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'Tanmaxxing' trend could come at a dangerous cost, skin cancer experts warn
The 'Tanmaxxing' trend, which promotes extreme sun exposure and tanning via social media, is warned against by dermatologists for increasing skin cancer risks. Experts highlight that UV radiation and tanning beds are classified as carcinogens by the World Health Organization, debunking myths about 'safe' tanning and emphasizing the dangers of DNA damage from excessive sun exposure.
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