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Joint Pain After Sunburn
A sunburn is reddening of the skin that occurs after you are exposed to the sun or other ultraviolet light.
Alternative Names
Burn from the sun
Considerations
The first signs of a sunburn may not appear for a few hours. The full effect to your skin may not appear for 24 hours or longer. Possible symptoms include:
- Red, tender skin that is warm to touch.
- Blisters that develop hours to days later.
- Severe reactions (sometimes called "sun poisoning"), including
fever , chills, nausea, or rash. - Skin...
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Sunburn
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Sunburn first aid
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
First Aid Try taking a cool bath or shower. Or place wet, cold wash cloths on the burn for 10 to 15 minutes, several times a day. You can... Read more »
Sunburn First Aid
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sunburn is from over-exposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. While the symptoms are usually temporary (such as red skin that is painful... Read more »
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