About this episode

The episode discusses the necessity of sunscreen for Black Americans with dermatologist Dr. Ade Adamson.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month — and a timely debate is gaining attention in the Black community: should Black Americans be wearing sunscreen daily? While some argue that daily SPF use may limit Vitamin D absorption from sunlight, others emphasize the importance of sun protection for all skin tones. News anchor Misty Jordan sat down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ade Adamson to get the facts. Dr. Adamson — a Morehouse and Harvard graduate, Melanoma skin cancer researcher, and Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin — broke down the real benefits of SPF, and shared what skin changes should prompt a visit to your doctor. Listen now!

People in this episode

Host: Misty Jordan

Guest: Dr. Ade Adamson

Topics covered

• sunscreen
• skin cancer
• Black community
• health awareness
• dermatology

Keywords

• sunscreen
• skin cancer
• Black Americans
• Vitamin D
• dermatologist
• SPF
• skin protection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Texas at Austin, Morehouse, Harvard

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