The symptoms of Sunburn are not immediately seen. After the skin get burnt, it changes it colour, that is it turns and within 2 to 6 hours. Later on, the pain starts and it is worsened within 6 to 48 hours. The burning sensation continuous to develop for 24 to 72 hours after the exposure to ultraviolet light.

Then 3 to 8 days after the burn, skin peeling starts. Therefore, the common symptoms of sunburn are pain, oedema or swelling, redness tenderness, peeling skin, rashes, nausea and fever. Minor Sunburns are not that serious, in that case just redness and tenderness of the affected area in seen. Normally the sunburns may be either first degree burn or second degree burns.

In cases of more severe burns; blister formation may occur. Severe burns may be too much painful and may require hospitalization. Sometimes the sunburn may also lead to skin cancer that is it doubles the risk of malignant melanoma. It is because, ultraviolet light causes DNA damage which finally leads to cell death. The dead cell releases toxins which causes nausea and fever and if many cells die, peeling may result and finally increased incidence of malignant tumours.

Risk factors of Sunburn

The risk of developing sunburn is increased by the use of some pharmaceutical products. It is because such products can sensitive a person and thus taking them to ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, the drugs like antibiotics, contraceptives and tranquilizers shows this effect. In the western world, some people love to have suntans.

This leads to increased incidences of sunburns in them. Instead, in a right way, the suntan actually develops as a natural protective mechanism but it’s severity may lead to complications. In solarium popularity incidences of Sunburn are more seen because those individuals attempt to tan. Moreover, the areas in which the ozone layer is damaged, especially in the southern hemisphere has led to high levels of ultraviolet light and thus the incidence and severity of sunburn are increased.

Sunburn Remedies

Using tomato on the skin is a painful way of treating the burn but is very effective. Use of almond milk is particularly soothing to children. Though, ice provides immediate relief but if once removed it creates discomfort. The pain from a sunburn is best treated with an analgesics such as ibuprofen. Care should be taken never to cover a sunburn that is blistered or open with any cream, gel or ointment.