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A member asked:
Does it happen that people get skin cancer after one blistering sunburn?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Blister : Yes even one blistering sunburn may increase ones risk of developing skin cancer.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Sunburn and cancer: You'll find out when your about 70 or 80 years old.....
Answered 7/11/2018
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No, but not harmless: Melanoma risk is increased with just 1-2 sunburns. But that doesn't mean that you will automatically get melanoma. Other types of skin cancer go up in frequency with cumulative lifetime sun exposure. A young sunworshiper can get skin cancers normally seen in elderly individuals, for example. In short, avoiding sun exposure and using sunscreen help reduce overall risk of skin cancer.
Answered 7/18/2016
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