A sunburn is reddening of the skin that occurs after you are exposed to the sun or other ultraviolet light.
Burn from the sun
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:
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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