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It can also lead tosun poisoning.
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But what exactlyissun poisoning?
We spoke to dermatologists to find out how to identify it and how treat it.
What is sun poisoning?
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The culprit behind the total body reaction is inflammation, explains Dr. Zeichner.
But burns, particularly bad ones, also cause systemic inflammation throughout your body, he says.
In other words, the effects of a sunburn go beyond skin-deep.
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What’s the difference between a sunburn and a sun rash?
What often starts as “normal sunburn” can progress, developing the aforementioned symptoms.
How do you treat sun poisoning?
“Sun avoidance for several days is also critical.
But for the best possible outcome, theworst rash symptomsneed to be seen by a professional.
“Blistering should be looked at by your dermatologist to avoid infection and long-term scarring,” she insists.
The blistering in and of itself is bad, but it’s also a sign of scarier things.
“If not suspected or detected, sun poisoning can lead tosevere dehydrationrequiring hospitalization,” Dr. Karen says.
How do you prevent sun poisoning?
“You should also reapply after swimmingor sweating, and immediately after towel drying.”
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