Sunburn: What is It, and What are the Treatments?
Unfortunately, there is no quick remedy for sunburn. The harm is done after you've been sunburned - however, it may take 12 to 24 hours after sun exposure to determine the entire amount and severity of your sunburn and many days or more for the skin to begin to heal. What is sunburn? Sunburn is produced by ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin. The skin becomes red, painful, heated, sensitive, and occasionally itching for approximately a week. After a few days, the skin will begin to flake and peel, and it will generally recover completely within seven days. While sunburn is usually short-lived and moderate, it is vital to avoid it since it might raise your chances of developing major health problems later in life, such as skin cancer. It's easy to underestimate your exposure when you're out in the sun because redness doesn't usually appear for many hours. Breezes and being wet (such as going in and out of the water) may cool your skin, making you unaware t...