Sunburn — the skin reddening caused by overexposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation — may seem like just a temporary irritation, but sunburns can cause long-lasting damage to the skin. Children are especially at risk: One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person's chances of developing melanoma later in life. Don’t get burned: Read the articles below to learn all about The Skin Cancer Foundation’s expert advice on sunburn prevention, treatment, and relief!
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Worst Case Scenario: Treating Sunburn |
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 Bottom line: When you are at the beach or involved in any outdoor activity, never seek a tan, and never sunburn; both suntans and sunburns result from DNA damage that can pave the way to skin cancer. Find shade immediately or head indoors if you start to redden or your skin starts to ache or tingle.
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Treating Sunburn in Children |
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 Your baby's skin: soft, sweet-smelling, vulnerable. You notice that when you're diapering: irritation develops easily; a soothing cream clears it up like magic.
Young skin heals faster than older skin, but it is also less able to protect itself from injury, including injury from the sun.
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If a Baby was Severely Sunburned Twice -- |
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 Q: If a baby was severely sunburned twice, is she at an increased risk for skin cancer? Can any measures be taken to reduce potential risks?
David Bank, MD, answers this question. |
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Photosensitivity – A Reason To Be Even Safer in the Sun |
Today, the general public knows more about sun damage and sun protection than ever before. However, not that many people are aware of a phenomenon that can accelerate and exacerbate sun damage, making the need for caution outdoors even more urgent. This phenomenon is called photosensitivity — an abnormally increased skin sensitivity to the sun’s ultraviolet rays (UVR) brought on by certain medications and medical conditions.
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Facts about Sunburn and Skin Cancer |
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 What’s the harm in sunburn? A person's risk for melanoma--the most serious form of skin cancer--doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns.
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Immunosuppression & Skin Cancer |
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 HIV, several diseases, and certain medicines used in treating organ transplants and other conditions all have something in common: They can weaken the immune system, leading to skin cancers.
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