Sunburn

About- Sunburn causes red, painful skin that feels hot to the touch usually occurs due to too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from sunshine or artificial sources, such as sunlamps. 
 
Symptoms-
Fatigue
 Fever
 A headache
 Nausea
 Pain, tenderness, and itching
 Pink or red skin
 Skin that feels warm or hot to the touch
 Small fluid-filled blisters
 Swelling
 
Causes-
Sunburns are caused by exposure to too much ultraviolet (UV) light.
Risk factors
 History of sunburn
 Light skin and red or blond hair
 Living or vacationing in a sunny, warm or at high altitude
 Outdoor recreation with alcohol
 Side effects of photosensitizing medications
 Using tanning beds
 Working outdoors for a long period
 
Specialist to visit

 Dermatologist

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com

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