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Sunburn
A sunburn is a burn on the skin produced by overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.
The symptoms of sunburn are: Red skin that is
painful and hot to touch, and mild dizziness and tiredness. The skin damage is often permanent and can
have serious long-term health effects, including skin
cancer .
A sunburn can be life-threatening and is a leading
cause of cancer. A similar burn can be produced by
overexposure to other sources of UV such as tanning
lamps. A sunburn can be prevented by using: sunscreen, clothing and by limiting exposure especially
during the middle of the day.
Home Remedies for Sunburn
Smear plain yogurt as a home remedy, let it stand for
a few minutes, rinse off under cool water.
Squeeze 3 lemons and mix into 2 cups of cold water,
apply on the sunburn.
Apply avocado paste on the burned skin to treat naturally.
Make a compress of whole milk and apply to the
burned area for 20 minutes and wash. Repeat every
2-4 hours.
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