The throbbing pain hits you hours after leaving the beach, pool, or outdoor event. Your scalp feels like it’s on fire, tender to the touch, and every movement of your hair sends sharp reminders of ...

You expected to come home with sand in your swimsuit and cheeks kissed by the sun. What you got instead was angry, red, inflamed skin that’s painful. You may even have blisters. These are all signs ...

If you were reveling in beach time, a desert hike or just a sunny backyard hang and got some painfully red skin to show for it, try not to beat yourself up too much — sunburn happens to the best of us ...

If you’ve ever had a bad sunburn, you know that it can put a wrench in your day. Besides being as red as an overcooked lobster, the pain and discomfort can make it difficult to concentrate, move or ...

“Sun poisoning is an extreme version of a sunburn,” explains Farah Moustafa, MD, FAAD, dermatologist and Director of Laser and Cosmetics at Tufts Medical Center. She says it starts with red, painful ...

Spending time outside — even just a little — can often lead to sunburn if your skin is unprotected. And sunburns can happen at any time of the year, not just summer. In fact, a 2024 American Academy ...

Summertime means more time outdoors, but without proper protection, that fun in the sun can lead to painful sunburn. Symptoms include red or pink skin, swelling, tenderness, and a hot sensation when ...

As your sunburn tally grows, so do visible signs of skin damage such as wrinkles and dark spots, not to mention your skin cancer risk. Smearing on the best sunscreen is your most powerful ...