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How To Prevent Sunburn Turning Into Skin Cancer?

I recently went to a beach with my family and friends and I got a terrible sunburn that scabbed over and peeled terribly. I have also had a terrible sunburn before with giant blisters about two years ago, and this past weeknd I had gone to the beach, I put on sun lotion as usual but when we got back I only had a little on my nose which has now scabbed over. I m really concerned about this because I could develop skin cancer, my father has had skin cancer on his face before but he still might have it. I know I have messed up from not using sun lotion, but is there anyway I could possible prevent from getting skin cancer at this point?
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hi...thanks for asking your question here in this forum....
Skin cancer can occur in any person but some people with family history and with fair skin ,got more chances to get skin cancer...also the sunburn area is at four fold increased risk of skin cancer...the best way is to protect yourself fron sun...it may be by not going out in the sun or through sunblocks ...better to use sunblock with long spf...thanks
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How To Prevent Sunburn Turning Into Skin Cancer?

Hi...thanks for asking your question here in this forum.... Skin cancer can occur in any person but some people with family history and with fair skin ,got more chances to get skin cancer...also the sunburn area is at four fold increased risk of skin cancer...the best way is to protect yourself fron sun...it may be by not going out in the sun or through sunblocks ...better to use sunblock with long spf...thanks Dr ihsan