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A member asked:
Hello doctors my mom never puts sunscreen on while in sunny conditions and gets sunburn. this summer she got like five sunburns. how dangerous is it.
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Sunburn: Repeated 1st degree burns from sun increase dramatically the risk for skin cancer or melanoma. It is imperative to use sun screen before she gets exposed to the sun especially if she has fair skin.
Answered 10/11/2014
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Skin damage: sunburns can lead to premature aging and skin cancer. Sunscreen is advisable at all times!
Answered 10/11/2014
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