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Can people with darker skin tones get sunburns?
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Yes: Darker skinned individuals have greater protection to the Sun's Ultraviolet radiation. A darker skin type may be able to tolerate exposure longer without burning, however, given enough time or exposure they will get a sun burn.
Answered 3/21/2015
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