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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for phytophotodermatitis OR "burn," sun
  1. ... sun causes sunburn. The ultraviolet rays of the sun can produce a painful burn that can be as severe as first or second degree. Reflection of water, sand or snow can also intensify the sun's burning rays. The best protection against sunburn is ...
  2. ... results when the amount of exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet light source exceeds the ability of the body's protective pigment, melanin, to protect the skin. A serious sunburn is as serious as a thermal burn, and may have the same systemic effects such ...