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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Dermatologists rubbish ‘dangerous’ claims that tanned skin protects against sunburn

Dermatologists have hit out at “misleading and potentially dangerous” claims made by the body that represents the UK’s sunbed salons which insists tanned skin protects against sunburn.

The Sunbed Association made the claim on its website when answering frequently asked questions about sunbeds, tanning and UV radiation.

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