Why a Single Sunburn Can Cause Skin Cancer

Before you head outdoors, don’t forget to arm yourself with sunscreen, a shirt, and a hat to avoid getting a sunburn. Several studies confirmed that sunburns increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays is how you can enjoy the outdoors in a healthy way.

Keep reading to learn more about the link between skin cancer and sunburns, which Dr. Martin Weinstock, a professor of dermatology and epidemiology at Brown University will help explain in detail.

A Single Sunburn Increases Your Risk of Skin Cancer

When your skin absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the …read more