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Do you sunburn easier at different heights? my friend lives on a hill and i got sunburnt arms following very little sun exposure whilst visiting him

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Dr. Daniel Calloway answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: The higher the altitude, the less protection the atmosphere (ozone) provides. A minimum of SPF 30 sunblock, applied frequently, is necessary to avoid sunburns at high altitudes.

Answered 6/16/2014

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