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Q: Which layers of the skin are affected by a sunburn
Hi there
First, here is some general information about sunburn from Medline Plus and some tipis about sunburn first aid from My Skin Care Connection .
Sunburn happens when the sun radiates UV rays, which pass through the epidermis to the dermis. Here is an image to help you see the different layers of skin .
Hope this helps some.
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