Ready for summer: Effective sunscreen use, refuting common myths

In this episode, guest Adewole S. Adamson, MD, MPP, discusses use of sunscreen, outlines how to decipher labels and debunks myths surrounding sunscreen. ·       Who should wear sunscreen, and when should they put it on? 1:16 ·       What ingredients should consumers look for on a sunscreen label? 5:37 ·       How can you differentiate between chemical and physical sunscreens? 7:27 ·       What are the current and upcoming innovations in sunscreens? 8:34 ·       What are some myths and controversies surrounding sunscreen? 9:44 ·       What excites you about sunscreen now? 16:13 For more, be sure to visit the Beneath the Surface video blog on Healio.com. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Gelfand at [email protected]. Follow Dr. Gelfand on LinkedIn. Dr. Adamson can be reached at [email protected] or on Instagram @adeadamsonmd. Gelfand is Chief Medical Editor of Healio Dermatology. Adamson reports no relevant financial disclosures.