Sunburn
What can be done to prevent the injury?
The best prevention is to avoid sun exposure during the peak hours between 10 A.M.
and 4 P.M. For those who want to tan their skin, particularly fair-skinned
people, sun exposure should be limited to 15 minutes on the first day, then
increased gradually. Measures to avoid sunburn include the following:
avoiding sunbathing, including indoor tanning facilities
applying and reapplying
sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, as
directed on the package. Fair-skinned people should use sunscreen with a higher
SPF.
wearing proper clothing, including long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat.
Avoid clothing that is light, of loose-knit cotton, or wet.
wearing sunglasses, or ski goggles for winter sports
applying lip balm that contains sunscreen
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