AN INFLUENCER mum has shared an urgent warning over an incredibly dangerous summer trend, which sees teenagers purposefully try to get their noses sunburnt.
Hannah, who boasts over 300,000 followers on TikTok, which she often uses to share ‘gentle parenting’ tips and advice, took to the social media platform to warn other parents about the trend.
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“Just an FYI for anyone who’s got a teen,” the worried mum began in a video.
“There’s a trend to not put sunscreen on this part of your nose,” she said pointing to the very tip of her nose.
Hannah’s daughter can then be heard in the background stating that the idea behind the trend is that it gives you a “button nose.”
“It gives you a button nose, a cute little burnt bit right here,” Hannah sarcastically said.
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“Until you get nose cancer and your nose falls off,” she shot at her daughter.
“Hashtag Rudolph.”
Hannah’s daughter then insisted that she wasn’t going to get “nose cancer” from taking part in the trend.
The influencer mum then concluded the video by warning parents to check up on teenagers with burnt noses, as they may have gotten the sunburn deliberately.
Sunburn can be incredibly dangerous, and not only is it painful and unpleasant, it can also lead to skin cancer.
A study published in The Journal of Cancer Research, in the US, found that just five “blistering sunburns” in childhood can increase your risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 80 percent.
Doctors advise wearing sun cream every day, even when it’s cloudy, in order to protect our skin.
Hannah’s (@thrivingwithhannah) video has likely struck a chord with many, as it has racked up over 655,000 views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users raced to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts, with many left concerned by the trend.
One person said: “I had skin cancer as a teenager and I can promise her she does not want to deal with that.
How to care for sunburn safely
WE should all avoid getting burnt in the sun as it can cause skin cancer.
But if you do get burnt this summer, it’s important to take care of your skin safely.
Your skin will likely feel hot to the touch, be sore and painful, and flake or peel after a few days. If your burn is severe, your skin may also blister.
According to the NHS, the best ways to ease sunburn yourself are to:
- Get out of the sun as soon as possible
- Cool your skin with a cool shower, bath or damp towel (take care not to let a baby or young child get too cold)
- Apply aftersun cream or spray
- Drink plenty of water to cool down and prevent dehydration
- Take painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen for any pain
- Cover sunburnt skin from direct sunlight until skin has fully healed
You should also avoid using petroleum jelly, putting ice or ice packs directly on sunburnt skin, popping blisters, scratching or trying to remove peeling skin and tight-fitting clothing.
Most of the time, sunburn can be treated at home. But you should ask for an urgent GP appointment or call 111 if you’ve been out in the sun and:
- Your skin is blistered or swollen
- Your temperature is very high, or you feel hot and shivery
- You feel very tired, dizzy and sick
- You have a headache and muscle cramps
- Your baby or young child has sunburn
Severe sunburn can lead to heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which can be very serious and in some cases fatal.
Source: NHS
“The skin graft on my leg is ugly and forever.”
A second person said: “My friend had skin cancer on her nose, twice.
“She had one nostril removed and they reconstructed one from her forehead. Don’t burn your noses!”
A third added: “I have just been diagnosed with skin cancer on my nose because I never ever put sunscreen on my face.”