Can dark-skinned people get a sunburn?
You might think you don¡¯t need sunscreen if you have Black or brown skin. After all, the extra melanin that creates darker skin tones does provide some extra protection. But it¡¯s still important to protect your skin from the sun¡¯s UV rays.
¡°If you have dark skin, you¡¯ve been gifted some natural protection, but that has limits,¡± says Saira George, M.D., a dermatologist at MD Anderson in Sugar Land.
Here are her skin safety...
