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Sun exposure
Sunburn results when the amount of exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet light source exceeds the ability of the body's protective pigment, melanin, to protect the skin. Sunburn in a very light-skinned person may occur in less than 15 minutes of midday sun exposure, while a dark-skinned person may tolerate the same exposure for hours.
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Can too much sun exposure the cause of my sickness?
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How can sun exposure from living the desert affect your health?
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Can excema get worse with sun exposure?
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Does reducing sun exposure benefit your skin?
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Is it normal for your skin to flake after a tan or sun exposure?
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For how long should I be avoiding sun exposure after dermabrasion?
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Why do dark-skinned people tolerate sun exposure and heat better than light-skinned people?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Any amount of sun exposure for any amount of time has potential to damage skin. Is this true?
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A 44-year old asked:
Please help! i get burned easily without much sun exposure and when wearing sunblock. Can anyone tell me why?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Is there any way to become fair? Well i was born fair but my complexion was darkened due to sun exposure, my certain body parts are still fair.
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A 36-year old female asked:
Take 50,000 IU D once a week & 2,000 IU D daily w/ sun exposure. My D levels the past year have been 19, 22 and 20. Why will my levels not go up?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I'm a black male and i haven't had much sun exposure in the past 3 months or more and also i've been eating one meal a day for a while. Am i at risk?
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A 16-year old male asked:
I was fair looking during the initial days and due to the sun exposure my face colour darkened , will that tan eventually go away or is it permanent ? what other options do i have to get back my old glow?
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A 29-year old female asked:
My skin is rubbing off in little pieces, like rubber. I am house bound (severe m.E.), have had no sun exposure, and no med changes in months. Ideas?
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A 39-year old male asked:
Does sun exposure make eczema worse?
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How to get rid of freckles from sun exposure?
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Can you get sun exposure from the tanning bed?
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A 29-year old asked:
Can sun exposure increase foliculitis breakouts?
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How do I know how much sun exposure will cause cancer?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Will sun exposure cause itchiness in people with Lupus?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Does sun exposure help heal white patches left from eczema?
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A 43-year old asked:
What do you advise if i started Accutane yesterday and worried about sun exposure?
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A male asked:
Does moderate sun exposure (10-15 minutes) without sunscreen have carcinogenic effects?
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A 18-year old male asked:
I have fair skin.But due to sun sun exposure my skin became dark.Suggest me some creams.
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A 19-year old female asked:
What are the home made remedies to improve skin complexion which became dark due to sun exposure?
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A member asked:
It is in thigh sun exposure is not there. everything removed. is there any medicine required for?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Is sun exposure bag after a root canal? I had one on thursday and was out in the sun today for about an hour.
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A 27-year old female asked about a female:
Why is it important to avoid prolong sun exposure when on methotrexate? How long is to long in the sun while on it?
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A female asked:
Is permanent makeup affected by sun exposure? Do i need to worry about sun exposure after getting permanent makeup?
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