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Sunburn

Sunburn is the reddening, swelling, heating up, or peeling of the skin due to exposure to the sun or other forms of ultraviolet light.  While developing sunburn may seem harmless and temporary – which it is – it is also a gateway to developing more serious skin problems such as skin cancer or melanoma, and may cause death.  Even the short-lived sunburn causes pain and discomfort, and thus implies immobility. 

Keeping away from what causes sunburn is the primary solution to it.  If unavoidable, however, you should put sunscreen on your exposed skin, and wear protective clothing, including caps or hats and umbrella. You may treat sunburn by keeping your skin cool – either by showering or placing clean, wet cloth on top of the affected area, applying over-the-counter ointments and creams and of course, keeping away from further exposure to ultraviolet light. Blisters which may appear with the sunburn should be left to dry and peel by themselves, or, if painful, may be relieved of the burning sensation by applying proper medication.

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