How Justin Bieber's Bangs Could Save Teens' Skin

Bangs that sweep across the forehead may be more than fashionable — the hairstyle that celebrity Justin Bieber brought back can provide doctors with a unique opportunity to talk to teens about sun protection, experts say. Freckles themselves aren't harmful, but they are markers of sun damage, and are linked with an increased risk of melanoma in adults, said Dr. Bernard Cohen, a professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins. Cohen and his colleague Dr. Crystal Agi dubbed the phenomenon the "big bang theory," and realized they could use the hairstyle to teach kids about the skin damage that occurs when they don't cover up in the sun. It's "a gimmicky way to make them smile and engage them in a conversation about sun protection," Cohen said. Read More http://ift.tt/1mwNCU8