In this episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small throw some serious shade at common sunscreen myths—and yes, Steve may or may not be rocking a fake sunburn.🌞

🧴 Does a higher SPF really mean better protection?
🌤️ Can sunscreen mess with your vitamin D levels?
⚠️ Are sunscreen ingredients secretly harmful?

🕶️ Grab your shades and join our myth-busting duo as they shine a light on the facts about these hot-button sunscreen claims:

The higher the SPF, the better for most people.
Sunscreens reduce vitamin D production.
Sunscreen isn’t as important for people with darker skin tones.
Sunscreen ingredients are harmful to humans.
Chemical and mineral sunscreens work the same way.

Whether you're a sunscreen slatherer or a sprayer, this episode radiates with clinical pearls, practical tips, and plenty of puns to keep your summer skin safe.

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

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The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

FAQ: Calcium and Vitamin D
Article: Shed Light on Sunscreen Rumors
FAQ: Shedding Light on Questions About Sunscreens
Chart: Drug-Induced Photosensitivity
Podcast: Clinical Capsules: To Vitamin D or Not to Vitamin D?

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