What are Sun Burns and how are they Caused?

Sunburns are burns caused to skin due to overexposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. To avoid sunburns, reduce the exposure time to the sun’s rays and try to avoid the sun in the noon. The reflection of sun’s rays from water and beach sand also causes sunburns and it may intensify with prolonged exposure. For treating the sun burns, suntan lotions and sunscreen creams may be applied locally. These lotions and creams give protection to the skin against tanning and burning.

Cover all the exposed areas of the skin effectively against sunlight and apply creams regularly. Take care to avoid infection in case of blistering. If blistering is excessive contact the physician. The sunburns can be treated like other burns depending on the severity.

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