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I accidentally took a 30 min nap in the sun and part of my skin was exposed to the sun. skin isn't burned and my skin is fair. i worry about the risk though. i try not to spend a lot of time in the sun. uv index was 5.4 at ~6:30 pm?

Q: i accidentally took a 30 min nap in the sun and part of my skin was exposed to the sun. skin isn't burned and my skin is fair. i worry about the risk though. i try not to spend a lot of time in the sun. uv index was 5.4 at ~6:30 pm?

: This is nothing to worry about. Even without sunblock, occasional exposure to even the brightest sun for 30=60 minutes isn't harmful. And in the evening hours, even lower risk.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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This is nothing to worry about. Even without sunblock, occasional exposure to even the brightest sun for 30=60 minutes isn't harmful. And in the evening hours, even lower risk.

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Answered 4/19/2021

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A member asked:

I accidentally took a 30 min nap in the sun and part of my skin was exposed to the sun. skin isn't burned and my skin is fair. i worry about the risk though. i try not to spend a lot of time in the sun. uv index was 5.4 at ~6:30 pm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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