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Can sunburn lead to skin cancer?
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YES: Sunburns are positively correlated with risk of developing skin cancer later in life.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Yes. Sunburns may lead to skin cancers.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Absolutely: The sunburn itself does not cause skin cancer; however, it is a marker of skin damage caused by uv radiation from sun exposure (or tanning bed). The uv radiation causes damage to the dna of skin cells, which is the underlying cause of skin cancer.
Answered 7/27/2018
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