A new TikTok trend where young women showcase their sunburnt tan lines has sparked alarm among health experts. Rachel Blease, a TikTok star who recently battled skin cancer, warns about the dangers of excessive sun exposure and the unrealistic beauty standards promoted on social media.
Rachel Blease knows all too well about the dangers of sun. The new mother recently had to undergo topical chemotherapy after developing a large cancer on her forehead — and she blames her own teenage years spent in the sun for the health alarm. Now Blease, a TikTok star herself, has noticed a new trend on the social media apps, where young women flaunt their “burn lines” or tan lines from sun burn their skin.
The hashtag #sunburnttanlines has amassed over 200 million views, indicating the popularity of the trend. Social media users have also been using apps to check the UV scale for the day to ensure it was at its maximum before lying out in the sun, the ABC reported at the weekend. “Unfortunately, I wasn’t surprised,” Blease told Sunrise on Monday. “Social media often sets unhealthy beauty standards, particularly for young people, so that’s why I wanted to get my video out and raise awareness. Blease reflected on her own skin cancer journey. “I have finished the topical chemotherapy and now I have to wait six months to see if it worked and I still might have to get it surgically removed and a have big scar across the middle of my forehead,” she said. She reflected on her own time in the sun as a teenager. “I would lay in the sun and I probably got more aware of sun safety in my early 20s but obviously that’s too late, the damage has been done. Our skin has a very good memory. “Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in Australia and every burn increases your chance of (developing a) skin cancer.” Cancer Council Victoria Head of Prevention Craig Sinclair told the Herald Sun last month there was never a safe way to tan, saying beachgoers should use their app to check UV levels. “The most prominent health risk of tanning is skin cancer. We also have eye diseases that result from UV damage, but skin cancer is by far the most predominant one,” Sinclair sai
Sunburn Skin Cancer Tiktok Social Media UV Radiation
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
TikTok Tanning Trend: Experts Warn of DangersA new social media trend is encouraging young people to intentionally sunburn themselves for aesthetic purposes. This worrying trend has experts concerned about the long-term health risks associated with excessive sun exposure.
Read more »
‘Trend is overwhelming’: Hume responds to harsh new poll for AlbaneseShadow finance minister Jane Hume has responded to the latest Newspoll which revealed Anthony Albanese is the weakest Prime Minister in decades, despite holding a lead against Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as preferred leader.
Read more »
Check-In Chicken: The Risky Travel Trend for Better Plane SeatsA new travel trend called 'check-in chicken' involves checking into a flight at the last possible minute to increase the chances of getting a good seat automatically. While it can be effective, this trend comes with risks, including being separated from travel companions or ending up with a poor seat.
Read more »
Check-In Chicken: The Risky Travel Trend for Best Airplane SeatsCheck-in chicken is a travel trend where passengers wait until the last minute to check in for their flights, hoping to be automatically allocated a desirable seat like an emergency exit or front-row seat. While it can be successful, this strategy comes with risks, including being separated from travel companions or ending up with a less desirable seat.
Read more »
Check-in Chicken: The Risky Travel Trend for Better Plane SeatsExplore the 'check-in chicken' travel trend, where passengers check in at the last minute to potentially secure better seats on airplanes. Learn about the risks and potential rewards of this strategy.
Read more »
‘A bit crazy’: Breakout star signs longest contract in AFL as risky trend continuesAFLW: Collingwood selected Ash Centra as their number one AFLW draft pick, while Havana Harris was picked at number 2 for the Gold Coast.
Read more »