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Picture of Acute Sunburn

Picture of Acute Sunburn

Sunburnis an inflammation of the skin that develops in response to exposure to ultraviolet (UV)radiationfrom the sun or from tanning beds and booths that emit UV radiation.Sunburnis manifested by reddened, painful skin that may developblisters.

Sunburn early in life increases one's risk of developingskin cancers后来我n life such asmelanoma,basal cell carcinoma, andsquamous cell carcinoma. Sunburn can also lead to premature wrinkling of the skin. Sunburn can be prevented by limitation of sun exposure and use ofsunscreen产品。防晒霜的sun protectionfactor (SPF) of at least 30 are recommended for most people.

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