By Melissa Stern, FOX News
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The temperatures are rising and the sunshine is bringing people outside across the metro. That means more exposure to the sun and those dangerous UV rays.
Rajai Davis #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays sprays his face with sunscreen. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
“I’ve had some pretty, not terrible burns, but I’ve definitely been burned,” said Chi Tran.
We’ve all been there, sunburns are all too common, but can do some serious damage to your skin.
“As few as two or three sunburns can double the risk of melanoma over a lifetime,” said Dr. Daniel Aries, the Director of Dermatology at the University of Kansas Hospital.
He says a little bit of sun is good for you, it’s the all-day exposure that’s not.
“Sun is not dangerous,” Dr. Aries said. “Sun burns are very dangerous.”
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