How to know when sunburn becomes something to worry about — and how to treat it

How to know when sunburn becomes something to worry about — and how to treat it

Summer is here, which means it’s time to get back outside, enjoying longer days by the pool, heading to the beach, or going for a hike. But it has already been a hot summer, with some regions seeing temperatures soar above 100 degrees and experiencing dangerously high UV levels. Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to painful sunburns or, … Read more

Can a ‘life-changing sunburn’ really give you cancer? The scary reality of skipping SPF

Can a ‘life-changing sunburn’ really give you cancer? The scary reality of skipping SPF

“One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is, ‘I don’t burn, I just tan,’” said Dr. Henry. “A tan is not a sign that your skin is protected.” Source link #lifechanging #sunburn #give #cancer #scary #reality #skipping #SPF

3 sunburn hacks that actually work, including a ‘surprising folk remedy’

3 sunburn hacks that actually work, including a ‘surprising folk remedy’

It’s high summer and peak sunburn season in the Northern Hemisphere. Statistics show that one-third of adults will experience at least one sunburn this year, with white adults under 30 being the most susceptible.  While liberal and vigilant SPF application is the primary way to avoid skin damage — and umbrellas are the latest trend … Read more

Sunburn or sun poisoning? How to tell if you’ve gotten too much sun

Sunburn or sun poisoning? How to tell if you’ve gotten too much sun

Consider this your burn notice. One-third of adults will experience at least one sunburn this year, statistics show, with white adults younger than 30 getting burned most often. More than 33,000 of these sunburns will require a trip to the emergency room — plus, getting sunburned increases your risk of skin cancer. Now, health experts … Read more

I got a sunburn and started hallucinating — it felt like an alien was on my legs

I got a sunburn and started hallucinating — it felt like an alien was on my legs

It was a hot-llucination. An Australian woman is ringing the alarm after she was sunburned so badly that she hallucinated and broke out in blisters that made her look like an “alien.” “It was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced,” Cas Flynn-Troy, 22, told SWNS of the “horrible” ordeal. The smoldering incident occurred December 31 … Read more