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During the summer months in the Philadelphia area, the sun is at its strongest. As such, the risk of suffering sunburn increases when enjoying various outdoor activities. Taking proper precautions to avoid sunburn or at least lessen its impact is essential. Sunburn can not only be uncomfortable and cause dehydration and nausea, it can also have other long-term side effects such as:
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, but it is also preventable if you reduce your chances of getting sunburn.
Sunburn occurs when someone's skin is exposed to UV (ultraviolet light) from the sun, and the skin's melanin exceeds its ability to protect it. This can also happen to someone's skin with prolonged exposure to artificial UV light, such as the light used in tanning beds. Melanin is the skin's protective pigment.
During the sun's peak hours, those with very light skin may experience sunburn within 15 minutes. Someone with darker skin may be able to go for hours without suffering a sunburn. However, it is important to remember that no one is completely immune from sunburn.
If your sunburn does not improve within two days, come to AFC Urgent Care for evaluation. A patient should immediately come to our urgent care center if they experience:
Yes, sunburn is possible on these days. Sunburn does not depend on being able to see the sun or how hot it is outside. UV rays still pass through the clouds and continue during winter. While getting a sunburn is not as easy, it is still possible. A common misconception is that someone gets "windburn" on cloudy or stormy days. However, research shows that this is still sunburn. While the wind can exuberate sunburn by drying out the skin faster, the main cause is still from the UV rays.
If you need help with your sunburn or need it evaluated by one of our board-certified providers, come to AFC Urgent Care near you today! We are open seven days a week and accept most major insurances. We look forward to serving you!
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