Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, the Skin Cancer Foundation’s senior vice president, said in a statement: “The Skin Cancer Foundation strongly advises the public to avoid sunburns at all costs. A sunburn is not only painful – it’s dangerous, and comes with consequences.
“Sunburns cause DNA damage to the skin, accelerate skin ageing, and increase your lifetime skin cancer risk.“In fact, sustaining five or more sunburns in youth increases lifetime melanoma risk by 80 percent. On average, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns.
“The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends adopting a complete sun protection regimen that includes seeking shade, covering up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV blocking sunglasses, in addition to daily sunscreen use.”
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