Dermatologists warns against risks of not using sunscreen during hot summer months

As the UV index reaches damagingly high levels, we’re being reminded to keep up with our sun safe routines.

Dr Annika Smith, a dermatologist with the Melanoma Institute of Australia, jumped on the phone to RTRFM as we hit the peak of the Australian summer season.

With one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world, it comes as no surprise experts are once again echoing the importance of taking sun safe measures.

Breakfast with Taylah sat down with Dr Annika Smith to talk about the different types of sunscreen, what counts as necessary UV exposure and what else to do to prevent skin damage.

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