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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Sunburn?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Sunburn<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Sunburn<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You might want to go out for a picnic or a quick swim to break the summer heat. These activities are all fun and games till you get sunburns.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skin damage due to excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays present in sunlight is called sunburn. You can also get sunburns from artificial sources of UV light, such as tanning beds. Sunburn is instead a radiation burn ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. You can notice a sunburn within 11 minutes of exposure. The skin will start turning red within two to six hours. Your skin will continue to develop sunburn for the next few days. Depending on the severity of your sunburn, it might take a few days or weeks for the skin to heal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
If you have a mild sunburn, you can take care of it at home. However, a severe and blistered sunburn requires immediate medical attention. Getting a sunburn repeatedly can cause premature skin wrinkling and skin cancer in the long run ^{2<\/sup><\/a>. So, it\u2019s best to take necessary precautions and avoid sunburns.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Adequate exposure to sunlight is essential to get sufficient vitamin D which is important for bone health and immune system function. It is also important to prevent oneself from sunburn as prolonged exposure is implicated in the causation of skin cancer.<\/p>\n Dr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Sunburn?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSunburns occur because of overexposure to UV radiation. You can develop sunburn when the UV exposure overpowers melanin\u2019s ability to protect the skin. If you have light skin colour, you may develop a sunburn within 15 minutes of sun exposure. People with dusky skin tones tolerate sun exposure for hours without developing a sunburn ^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Risk factors for developing a sunburn:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Young children and infants\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Between 10 AM to 4 PM, as the sun\u2019s rays are the strongest during this time\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Certain medicines, for example, doxycycline\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Specific health issues, for example, lupus, can make you more prone to sunburns.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Exposure to sun lamps ^{3<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSunburns are categorised into three types depending on the severity of skin damage. Common types of sunburn include:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>}
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