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Sunburn

Minor conditions Sunburn

Overview

Symptoms

Sunburn is skin damage caused by ultraviolet light which can cause:

  • Red. tender or sore skin that is warm to the touch and may be itchy
  • Blistering or swelling of the skin
  • Chills
  • Fever
  • Dizziness
  • Headaches
  • Nausea

The skin will normally start to flake and peel after a few days and will usually heal fully after seven days.

Causes

Over exposure to the sun or sun beds.

Treatments

Mild sunburn can be treated at home by:

  • Cooling the skin with cold water
  • Drinking fluids to prevent dehydration
  • Applying a water-based emollient or petroleum jelly
  • Taking painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen
  • Avoiding all sunlight by covering up the affected areas of skin until fully healed.

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The information on this page has been adapted from original content displayed on the  A to Z of health conditions and illnesses sections on the NHS and NI Direct websites. More information  can be found on these sites.

 

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