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sun exposure= pre cancerous?

by ntsai, Jun 07, 2009 12:47AM

I just recently got a lot of sun exposure and while I was careful to apply sunscreen (SPF 70 UVA/UVB), I missed a spot and got a terrible burn. I'm concerned because the burn is located in a sensitive area that rarely gets sun exposure (just slightly below cleavage area). The burn was so bad that it's discolored (pink and tan/brown) and the peel revealed pink sensitive skin. I've never been burned in this area before, and now I'm concerned that I'll get skin cancer. What can I do now that the damage has been done, to minimize the development of something cancerous? Are there any warning signs that indicate something precancerous?

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