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Are certain skin colours more vulnerable?

April 26, 2017certain Colours skin Vulnerable

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Are certain skin colours more vulnerable?

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Yes. People who are very fair skinned, with fair or red hair, are more at risk of developing melanoma and should take extra care when exposed to the sun. Darker skinned people do have some natural protection to the sun but should not consider themselves immune to developing melanoma.