General Information

• Most sunburn is a first-degree burn that turns the skin pink or red. Prolonged sun exposure can cause blistering (a second-degree burn). Sunburn never causes a third-degree burn or scarring.
• The pain and swelling starts at 4 hours, peaks at 24 hours, and improves after 48 hours.
• Long-term sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer and causes aging of the skin.