10/21/2026
“BUT I TAN… I DON’T BURN!” ☀️👀
Think that means your skin isn’t getting damaged? THINK AGAIN. 😳
Dr. Jodi Jodi LoGerfo, DNP, FNP-C▪️Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology sat down with Dr. D Dr. David Orentreich, MD to talk about one of the BIGGEST misconceptions in dermatology: If you don’t burn, you’re not damaging your skin.
🔥 HERE’S THE TRUTH:
☀️ A tan is actually your skin’s DEFENSE mechanism against UV injury.
🧬 Melanin offers natural protection, but NO skin tone is immune to UV damage.
⏳ UV exposure breaks down collagen and elastin, accelerating wrinkles, sagging, and premature aging.
🚫 Tanning beds? Even worse than you think! UVA rays pe*****te deeply, contribute to photoaging, and increase melanoma risk.
💥 That gorgeous tan at 18? It could mean skin that looks decades older by 28.
…and trust us… after decades in dermatology, Dr. D and Dr. Jodi have SEEN IT ALL.
✋ THE BOTTOM LINE: You don’t have to burn to damage your skin…and a tan is NOT a sign of healthy skin!
💬 BE HONEST: Were you a tanning bed girlie, a sun worshipper, or have you always been an SPF fanatic? 👇
📌 SAVE this reminder and SHARE it with someone who still thinks a “base tan” is protective!
👨🏻⚕️ Dr. David Orentreich, MD
👩🏻⚕️ Catherine Orentreich, MD
👩🏻⚕️ Jodi LoGerfo, DNP, FNP-C▪️Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology
👩🏻⚕️ Sorayah Kaschak
👩🏼⚕️ Dr. Nicole Ruth, DO, FAAD
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