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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for sunburn
  1. Overexposure to the sun causes sunburn. The ultraviolet rays of the sun can produce a painful burn that can be as severe as first or second degree. ...
  2. ... to the ultraviolet rays of the sun a sunburn can occur. The symptoms of a sunburn can take up to 24 hours to appear. ...
  3. Sunburn results when the amount of exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet light source exceeds the ... pigment, melanin, to protect the skin. A serious sunburn is as serious as a thermal burn, and ...
  4. ... is associated with chronic exposure to sunlight, blistering sunburns, and a family history of skin cancer.
  5. ... the change that has occurred is unrelated to sun exposure. Cells called melanocytes located in the skin, produce ...
  6. ... environmental irritants (such as extremely dry air, excess sun exposure), allergic reactions, infection, and other medical conditions. A ...
  7. ... the skin as a result of age and sun exposure.