{"id":100597,"date":"2021-04-21T08:27:51","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T08:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=100597"},"modified":"2023-10-30T07:11:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T07:11:47","slug":"sunburn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/sunburn\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunburn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Damage to the skin by excessive exposure to sunlight.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Tender, red, swollen skin due to overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Sunburns can also be caused by sun lamps or tanning beds. Initial symptoms of pain and redness are often followed by itching and blistering.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Damage to the skin by prolonged or unaccustomed exposure to the sun&#8217;s ultraviolet rays. Sunburn may vary from reddening of the skin to the development of large painful fluid-filled blisters, which may cause shock if they cover a large area. Fair-skinned people are more susceptible to sunburn than others.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Dermatitis due to excessive exposure to the actinic rays of the sun. The rays that produce the characteristic changes in the skin are ultraviolet, between 290 and 320 nm (sunburn rays). Some people are more resistant to these rays than others, but the skin will be damaged in anyone who has sufficient exposure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Skin inflammation resulting from excessive sun exposure. The ultraviolet light within sunlight can harm cells in the outer skin layer and affect small blood vessels underneath. Experiencing severe sunburn during childhood amplifies the likelihood of developing skin cancer later in life.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-75\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Individuals with fair skin are the most vulnerable. The impacted skin turns red and becomes sensitive, and blisters might form. Eventually, the dead skin cells are shed through peeling.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-77\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Calamine lotion provides relief for sunburned skin. Pain-relieving medications can alleviate discomfort. To prevent sunburn, it&#8217;s advisable to avoid sun exposure during midday, wear protective clothing, and apply sunscreen with a high protection factor.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Skin inflammation resulting from prolonged exposure to the sun&#8217;s rays.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Damage to the skin by excessive exposure to sunlight. Tender, red, swollen skin due to overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Sunburns can also be caused by sun lamps or tanning beds. Initial symptoms of pain and redness are often followed by itching and blistering. 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Sunburn may vary from reddening of the skin to the development of large painful fluid-filled blisters, which may cause shock if they cover a large area. Fair-skinned people are more susceptible to sunburn than others.Dermatitis due to excessive exposure to the actinic rays of the sun. The rays that produce the characteristic changes in the skin are ultraviolet, between 290 and 320 nm (sunburn rays). Some people are more resistant to these rays than others, but the skin will be damaged in anyone who has sufficient exposure.Skin inflammation resulting from excessive sun exposure. The ultraviolet light within sunlight can harm cells in the outer skin layer and affect small blood vessels underneath. Experiencing severe sunburn during childhood amplifies the likelihood of developing skin cancer later in life.Individuals with fair skin are the most vulnerable. The impacted skin turns red and becomes sensitive, and blisters might form. 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