Sunburn
Overexposure to the sun can lead to wrinkling, freckles, brown lesions, dry/rough skin and skin cancer. Sunburn risk increases in fair skinned people and if you are taking certain medications. Common medications that increase your risk of sunburn include some antibiotics such as tetracycline and sulfa drugs.
Symptoms
- Redness, pain and blisters
Treatment
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Apply cold compresses and/or moisturizing cream with aloe
- Take Ibuprofen to decrease pain and inflammation
- Seek medical care if you experience:
- Large burns with blisters, fever, or extreme pain
- Headache, confusion, dizziness
- Signs of skin infection such as swelling, warmth or pus
- Fever or chills
Prevention
- Avoid exposure to mid day sun from about 10am to 4pm
- Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. The lighter your skin, the higher the SPF should be. Liberally apply sunscreen and reapply every 60-90 minutes
- Wear protective clothing such as a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves
- Wear sunglasses that absorb both UVA and UVB rays
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003227.htm