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Conan O'Brien Gets Scalp Sunburn at Obama Center Opening

7/23/2026

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Conan O'Brien (host) suffered a scalp sunburn at the Obama Center opening in Chicago on June 18, despite using sunscreen.
He noted that his scalp shed “white freckled confetti,” which he identified as sunburn.
On his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, O'Brien applied oil to his scalp and combed it, leaving his hair slicked-back.
He said he will continue applying oil until the sunburn heals, maintaining the new look.

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Conan O'Brien (host) suffered a scalp sunburn at the Obama Center opening in Chicago on June 18, despite using sunscreen.
He noted that his scalp shed “white freckled confetti,” which he identified as sunburn.
On his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, O'Brien applied oil to his scalp and combed it, leaving his hair slicked-back.
He said he will continue applying oil until the sunburn heals, maintaining the new look.