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A member asked:
If my son doesn't burn, should i still use sun protection?
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Yes: It will still block harmful rays from the sun.
Answered 7/22/2012
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Short/long term dmg: Your question concentrates on the short term risk of sun exposure, which is that messy burn so many get. It may be comforting that he doesn't burn easily. However, the long term effects of solar radiation on the skin include such things as a lifetime risk of melanoma or other cancers.Life is a marathon, not a sprint.Consider sun screen an investment in his future.
Answered 4/30/2016
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