Health experts warn social media influencers are promoting a 'dangerous' activity.
Experts say a TikTok trend called ‘sunburning’ could increase the chances of developing skin cancerThe Queen Victoria Hospital Foundation Trust, in East Grinstead, cautioned the public against "sunburning" - a phenomenon encouraged by social media influencers where people avoid using sunscreen to give their skin a "healthy boost" or even burn it intentionally to cure acne.
He urged people to "look after" themselves with suncream and use "safer" treatments for skin conditions.
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