if our skin cells are constantly dying and being replaced by new ones, how can a bad sunburn turn into cancer YEARS down the line?

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if our skin cells are constantly dying and being replaced by new ones, how can a bad sunburn turn into cancer YEARS down the line?

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This is just information I wanted to tag on after reading other comments.

UV radiation destroys DNA that is inside of your cells. Melanin is protective and the more melanin you have, the darker your (e.g.) skin is.