African Americans need to wear sunscreen just as other people do. A trained gnecologist will even say that they need sunscreen or else they will suffer sun cancers just as the whites and the hispanics do if you don't wear sun protection. My husband and his side of the family don't wear sunscreen and it drives me crazy sometimes when I ask my husband to please put some on; he complains.
2006-06-09 06:34:39 · 4 answers · asked by ♥Lily♥ 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Because of their skin color. I know that everyone needs to put on some sun screen. Just because your skin is dark doesn't mean you are protected form UV rays.
2006-06-09 06:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by mghv0002 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
People with a dark skin can take the sun much longer (up to 5 times) without getting a sunburn.
There are tables where you can look up which kind of skin you have - and then choose the sun protection.
Very light-skinned persons with blond hair or red hair seem to be the most vulnerable to sunburn.
2006-06-09 06:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by swissnick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, believe it or not, it doesn't matter what color your skin is as far as skin cancer goes. As a matter of fact, many new cases in the town where I live are Native Americans. My dermatologist told me many people believe that myth.
2006-06-09 06:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coz they r smart
2006-06-09 06:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by han l 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋