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Bookmark or Share- The science of sunburns: Why they happen and how to treat themWhat exactly is a sunburn? Both sunburns and tans are inflammatory reactions of the skin that result from exposure to too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation can come from the sun or another source, like a tanning bed. How likely you are to burn or tan depends on: The type of sun exposure.
- Sunburn - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicLearn more about how UV rays harm your skin and what you can do for symptom sunburn relief and how to protect yourself from sun exposure.
- Sunburn: First aid - Mayo ClinicFirst aid for sunburn includes the following: Take a pain reliever. Use a nonprescription pain reliever as soon as possible after getting too much sun. Examples are ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Or try a gel pain reliever that you rub on the skin.
- Skin cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicSkin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
- Sun damage - Mayo ClinicSun damage. Enjoying activities outside or working a job that takes you outdoors can mean hours under the sun. Over months and years, those hours add up, and the time in the sun may damage your skin. Read on to learn about skin conditions that can be caused by too much sunshine.
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