 Treat
sunburn as any other burn. Use Calamine lotion to
cool the affected area & reduce discomfort. Paracetamol
may also help reduce the pain. Try to avoid sunburn
in the first instance by not staying out under a hot
sun for long periods & using a high factor sun
cream/block (at least factor 15 for babies & young
children). Children are especially susceptible to
sunburn, particularly fair-skinned and red-headed
youngsters.
Over exposure to the sun's ultraviolet
rays and sunburn can greatly increase the
chance of skin cancer, so cover up and use
sunscreen.
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