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By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology since 2002

Vitamin D and Sunscreen

Tuesday August 26, 2008
The main source of Vitamin D for humans is sunlight, but UV exposure increases the risk for skin cancer. This article defines the controversy between getting Vitamin D from sunlight vs. using sunscreen regularly.

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