JULY 11TH, 2024POSTED BY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (Credit: Getty Images) An expert has answers for you about the science behind sunburns. Though the sunburn following a day outside may feel like a punishment, it’s actually the body’s attempt to deal with ultraviolet damage and prevent further harm in the long run—though anyone who’s had to...
By Jillian Wilson Jul 3, 2023, 05:45 AM EDT ELEGANZA VIA GETTY IMAGES While getting a sunburn should never be a goal, it does happen from time to time — especially for folks with fair skin. When spending time outside, it’s important to do what you can to avoid getting a sunburn. The skin damage...
A person may be able to treat mild sunburn at home by taking cool showers, wearing loose clothing that shields the skin, and using lotion. However, it is important to use the right type of lotion, as some may cause further irritation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aloe vera gel, moisturizing...
By Claire Sissons Reviewed by Timothy Gossett, MD It is common to feel burning legs during exercise, or because of sunburn. Other medical conditions can cause nerve damage, which may lead to a burning sensation. Burning legs can be difficult to describe to a doctor. A person may feel a sensation of heat, tingling, or numbness. The feeling may be in one...
by Gillian Rutherford, University of Alberta When University of Alberta dermatologist Robert Gniadecki was growing up in Denmark, getting a sunburn was part of every family holiday. “The first day at the seaside you would go out in the sunshine, and the next day you would have a bonfire, peel your skin off and throw it in the fire,”...
by Nationwide Children’s Hospital Credit: Marina Shemesh/public domain Social media and other online tools have changed the way people seek and share health information. Recent consumer interest in natural, organic, and ethically-made personal care products has led to an increase of shared recipes for homemade products including sunscreen. A new study conducted by researchers at the...
Getting a tan may not depend on how much sun people get, but rather when they get it. This is the finding from a new international research project. The study, published in Molecular Cell, found that sun exposure every other day was more effective for tanning and caused less DNA damage than daily exposure. Credit:...
Sunscreen capsules and pills do not work in protecting consumers against the harmful effects of sun exposure, warned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb himself issued the warning against the products, calling out companies that are misleading consumers by claiming that sunscreen capsules protect people against sunburn. Sunscreen Capsules Don’t Work,...
