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Picture of Sunburn: This image displays a woman with a mild sunburn on her chest. Divider line
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Who's At Risk
Sunburn occurs in people of all ages but is much more common in people with lighter skin. People with darker skin have more pigment (melanin), which is protective, but even people with the darkest skin can experience sunburn and skin cancer. 
Last Modified: 3 Mar 2008

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