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Can Sunburns Be Prevented?

Can Sunburns Be Prevented? (0:35)

Getting sunburned can have both short term and long term consequences. Sharecare expert Dr. Ellen Marmur, a dermatologist at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains how you can avoid ever getting sunburned.

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Yes 1000% you should never have a sunburn ever again in your entire life. Sunburns must be prevented. All you need to do is have your sunscreen handy I say buy three or four of your favorite products and have them easily accessible to you. Put them in your office, in your car, in your purse and just make sure that you use them.

If you use your sun screen every couple of hours, you will never get a sunburn again.