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<\/a>\u2014 American Author Mark Twain. Twain’s sardonic wit applies to Big Dermatology’s ongoing sun abstinence campaign. Despite all evidence to the contrary, Big Dermatology continues to contend that humans should avoid UV exposure and that vitamin D is best gotten artificially from dietary supplements rather than naturally \u2014 from UV exposure to the skin.<\/p>\nOur take: Saying that UV light is harmful and should be avoided is akin to saying that water causes drowning, and therefore humans should avoid all water. It’s a ridiculous and potentially dangerous oversimplification.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>\u2014 American Author Mark Twain. Twain’s sardonic wit applies to Big Dermatology’s ongoing sun abstinence campaign. Despite all evidence to the contrary, Big Dermatology continues to contend that humans should avoid UV exposure and that vitamin D is best gotten artificially from dietary supplements rather than naturally \u2014 from UV exposure to the skin.<\/p>\n