Dermatologist on sunburn: 'It's not that bad'

Dermatologist Menno Gaastra makes a striking statement about sunburn. According to him, it is not as bad as many people think. He shares his view in an interview with plusonline.nl.

Gaastra admits that excessive exposure to the sun carries risks, but says that a mild sunburn does not pose an immediate threat to health. It is a stance that deviates from the common advice.

Nevertheless, he advises using sunscreen and protecting the skin from the sun. He emphasizes that it is important not to forget that the sun also has positive effects, such as the production of vitamin D.

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