Sunburn Definition
Sunburn is a burn to the skin produced by overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.
The symptoms of sunburn are: Red skin that is painful and hot to touch, mild dizziness and tiredness. The skin damage is often permanent and can have serious long-term health effects, including skin cancer.
Sunburn can be life-threatening and is a leading cause of cancer. A similar burn can be produced by overexposure to other sources of UV such as tanning lamps. Sunburn can be prevented by using: sunscreen, clothing and by limiting exposure especially during the middle of the day.
Home Remedies for Sunburn
How to Cure Sunburn with Natural Treatments
Smear plain yogurt as a home remedy, let it stand for a few minutes, rinse off under cool water.
Squeeze 3 lemons and mix into 2 cups of cold water, apply on the sunburn.
Apply avocado paste on the burned skin to treat naturally.
Make a compress of whole milk and apply to the burned area for 20 minutes and wash. Repeat every 2-4 hours.
Home remedy for sunburn: Grate a potato and apply on the burned area.
Cut a lemon or tomato and apply on the afflicted area.
sprinkle burn with baking soda and pour vinegar over soda, By Larry T.
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Recommended Sunburn Links
Sunburn In Wikipedia - Information about Sunburn.
nlm.nih.gov - Sunburn Information.
kidshealth.org - Sunburn Cure.
