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Are the skin cells still able to be damaged by the sun even if they are dead from a previous sunburn?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The tissue just : Below the dead skin is vulnerable. Don't give your body a double whammy.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Are the skin cells still able to be damaged by the sun even if they are dead from a previous sunburn?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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