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Some studies suggest that teens who have more of a common sunscreen chemical (oxybenzone) in their bodies may have lower testosterone levels, but other studies didn’t find any link to fertility problems—so it’s not clear if this really matters yet.

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Evidence from Studies

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No supporting evidence found

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This study looked at many different studies and found no solid proof that sunscreen chemicals like oxybenzone lower testosterone in boys — even though one small study said they might. So, this big review says the claim isn’t backed up by enough evidence.

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