Guide to surviving sunburn 12 Articles

by Michelle Meier RN BSN

Who hasn't enjoyed a warm sunny day only to discover a few hours later that they have a sunburn. What is a sunburn? Sunburn is the body's inflammatory response to ultra violet radiation (UVR) exposure. The s...read more

by MiLa Driver

Over-exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays causes sunburn. Your skin turns red, you want to kill whoever touches it, and it ends up itching like crazy before you start to peel. HOW TO AVOID SUNBURN ...read more

by Holle Abee

Several years ago, we spent a wonderful week at our favorite Florida beach, or at least it was wonderful until my fair-complexioned Irish husband suffered a severe sunburn under the scorching rays of the August sun. After ...read more

by Penelope Illston

Speaking from the point of view of someone who has the complexion tone of a ghost at the healthiest of times and someone who's skin burns on a cloudy day here are my top tips to surviving sun stroke and sunburn, and the be...read more

by Eve Redstone

Sunburn is a common problem and one that should be avoided. Research has shown that the more times you are sunburnt the higher your chances of getting skin cancer. In some parts of the world this is developing into a serio...read more

by Valli Sarvani

When exposed to the sun, you can either get a healthy tan or sunburn. Sensible sun exposure is all about exposing your skin gradually to the sun, be aware of your skin type and understanding what the sun's rays actually do...read more

by Mary Longshore

After winter recedes and the sun comes back out to shine, it is easy to only view the positives of the change of season. Yet, as the weather heats up and people head to the beach, we are reminded of the negatives that come...read more

by Cindy Abbate

Sunburn is caused by over exposure to the sun's Ultra Violet rays. Improper use of tanning beds can cause the same damage. Repeated sunburn is linked to premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Some tips on how...read more

by Sienna Kristof

Growing up in Australia means that you are going to suffer from sunburn, to what degree you suffer depends on how how seriously you regard the effects the sun can have on your skin. This summer whilst sitting in my doc...read more

by Oliver Downes

Sunburn Survival Guide By Oliver Downes Being sunburnt can be a horrible experience. Even short exposure to moderate sunlight can cause discoloration and irritation in sensitive skin, while prolonged exposure to d...read more

by Joseph Lemah

With winter finally leaving, we can all welcome the sun and the warm days of summer. Only for some of us, though we love the sun, some of us will get a nasty sunburn. I love laying out on a lawn chair with a nice cool drin...read more

by Hillary Marshall

Sunburn is a literal pain. It makes your skin hot, sensitive to touch and leaves you generally feeling unwell. Knowing how to identify the severity of your sunburn, learning how to treat your sunburn at home and determinin...read more