Ailments and Situations - Sunburn - What to Expect |
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What to Expect: A sunburn changes the colour of your skin and also causes mild to significant pain. Sunburn on the lower leg is particularly uncomfortable and slow to heal. Your skin often peels once symptoms peak seventy two hours after exposure. Exfoliated skin is highly vulnerable to sunlight for one to several weeks after burn. Take care to protect yourself against exposure and allow your skin to properly heal. As previously mentioned, approximately 80% of sun-induced skin damage occurs by nineteen years of age. Ensure your children are properly protected against sun exposure. Excessive sun exposure, particularly in childhood, often leads to skin cancer. Of the 60,000 Canadians that develop skin cancer each year, 75% are the result of excess sun exposure during childhood. Due to a lack of melanin, albinos must be extra cautious. |
