I heard the UV cause skin cancer, I’m a brown guy and never wear sunscreen, does that mean I have a higher likelihood of getting skin cancer?
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the tan/brown color in humans is melanin, a pigment that is exceptionally good at absorbing harmful radiation from the sun and shielding your skin cells from being damaged, aka sunburn. Those with darker skin are more resistant to being sunburnt, though you are not immune by any stretch. It would be wise to at least wear sunscreen if you plan to be outside in the sun for a very long period of time.
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