An Oxford skin cancer expert is weighing in on the recent advice that we would all be wise to sport our denim, polyester, and wool when we head into the sun's harmful rays.It's an extreme approach, says dermatologist Dr. Robert Turner who believes this skin cancer prevention guidance could push sun seekers to do just the opposite.
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"I just don't think this is practical," says Dr. Turner. "People will think it's ridiculous and just go out anyway. If you advise people to do something that is extreme, they're more likely to go the other way completely."
Dr. Turner agrees that clothing is better protection than sunscreen -- especially for children -- but he thinks expecting people to take such drastic cover is unrealistic. He'd much rather urge people to stay out of the sun completely during the middle of the day, when the sun's rays are scorching hot.
