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I'm one of those weird people who gets a rash when using sunscreen, and am also one of those folks who has dental fluorosis.

I simply stay out of the sun, wear long sleeves and a hat if I can't avoid it, and ... Well I have ugly teeth.

Not wearing sunscreen isn't a pass for exposure; there are still precautions that can be taken.

The the most commonly used sunscreen chemical have hormone like activity [1].

https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/the-trouble-with-sunscr...

Sunscreen sensitivity is definitely a real thing, too:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/sunscreen-sensitivity-1.42009...

I have an OCD-like tendency where I absolutely cannot stand being greasy. I’ve yet to find a sunscreen that I can handle being on, especially in my face.

As a wedding photographer that’s a bit of a problem - some days I’m out in the blazing sun for 12 hours. I take supplements that largely prevent sunburn, but I doubt they help with UV damage much. This article has made me feel better about that.

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