How Excess Sun Exposure Can Actually Harm You

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How Excess Sun Exposure Can Actually Harm You
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We all need some sun exposure to produce vitamin D. This helps keep our bones healthy and strong. However, prolonged and unprotected sun exposure can be very harmful to our skin, eyes, and immune system. Skin cancers develop from frequent and cumulative sun exposure leading to burns throughout a person's lifetime.

Dr. Nicole Kounalakis a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of melanoma and other aggressive skin cancers, explains the harmful effects of excessive sun exposure.

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