sunburn
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Introduction
Generally 1st degree burn; however, 2nd degree burns may occur.
Also see burn.
Management
- sunscreen SPF 30 or greater
- limit sun exposure
- suncreen SPF 100 applied every 2 hours more effective than beach umbrella[2]
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ou-Yang H, Jiang LI, Meyer K et al Sun Protection by Beach Umbrella vs Sunscreen With a High Sun Protection Factor. A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. Published online January 18, 2017. <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28114650 <Internet> http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/2597893