Misinformation about sunscreen spreads rapidly on TikTok

Jun 18, 2026, 8:01 PM10

(Update: Jun 18, 2026, 8:01 PM)

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Misinformation about sunscreen spreads rapidly on TikTok

A study from the University of Alberta analyzed TikTok videos about sunscreen, revealing that 87% promoted its use.
The most engaging content often contained misinformation, including claims about the dangers of sunscreen.
The rise of misinformation on social media is concerning as it contributes to increasing skin cancer rates.

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