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Why do dark-skinned people tolerate sun exposure and heat better than light-skinned people?
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Sun exposure: (not necessarily heat). Dark skin contains more pigments that naturally protects against solar damage to skin. This can protect against burning but people with dark skin can still get skin cancer.
Answered 5/23/2017
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