Sunburn Informative Speech
Introduction
Sunburn is damage to the skin that is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Repeated, prolonged sun exposure causes early skin aging, such as wrinkles and sun spots. It also increases the risk of skin cancer.
What are the causes?
Sunburn is caused by getting too much UV radiation from the sun.
What increases the risk?
The following factors may make you more likely to develop this condition:
Having light-colored skin (light complexion), skin with many freckles or moles, or skin that tends to burn instead of tan.
Having fair or red hair.
Having blue or green eyes.
Living in an area with strong sun exposure.
Having a family history of sensitivity to the sun or a family history of skin cancer.
Having a body defense …show more content…
Blisters.
Peeling skin.
If the sunburn is severe, you may also have a headache, fever, nausea, dizziness, chills, weakness, shock, or fatigue.
How is this diagnosed?
This condition is diagnosed with a medical history and physical exam.
How is this treated?
Mild or moderate sunburns can often be managed with self-care strategies, including:
Cool baths or cool compresses.
Moisturizer or aloe for pain relief.
Over-the-counter pain relievers.
Drinking extra water to replace lost fluids and to prevent dehydration.
A severe sunburn may require:
Antibiotic medicines if there is an associated infection.
IV fluids.
Follow these instructions at home:
Medicines
Take or apply over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
If you were prescribed an antibiotic medicine, use it as told by your health care provider. Do not stop using the antibiotic even if your condition improves.
General instructions
Avoid further exposure to the sun. Protect sunburned skin by wearing clothing that covers the injured skin.
Do not put ice on your sunburn. This can cause further damage. Try taking a cool bath or applying a cool, wet cloth (cool compress) to your skin. This may help with …show more content…
Try applying aloe vera or a moisturizer that has soy in it to your sunburn. This may help. Do not apply aloe vera or moisturizer with soy if your sunburn has blisters.
Do not break any blisters that you may have.
Keep all follow-up visits as told by your health care provider. This is important.
How is this prevented?
Try to avoid the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This is when it is the strongest.
Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.
Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Consider using an SPF of 30 or higher if you will be exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time. Use a sunscreen that protects against all of the sun’s rays (broad-spectrum) and is water-resistant.
Reapply sunscreen:
About every 2 hours during sun exposure.
More often when sweating a lot while out in the sun.
After getting wet from swimming or playing in water.
When you are outside, wear long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses that block UV light.
Talk with your health care provider about medicines, herbs, and foods that can make you more sensitive to light. Avoid these, if possible.
Do not use tanning
Sunburn is damage to the skin that is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Repeated, prolonged sun exposure causes early skin aging, such as wrinkles and sun spots. It also increases the risk of skin cancer.
What are the causes?
Sunburn is caused by getting too much UV radiation from the sun.
What increases the risk?
The following factors may make you more likely to develop this condition:
Having light-colored skin (light complexion), skin with many freckles or moles, or skin that tends to burn instead of tan.
Having fair or red hair.
Having blue or green eyes.
Living in an area with strong sun exposure.
Having a family history of sensitivity to the sun or a family history of skin cancer.
Having a body defense …show more content…
Blisters.
Peeling skin.
If the sunburn is severe, you may also have a headache, fever, nausea, dizziness, chills, weakness, shock, or fatigue.
How is this diagnosed?
This condition is diagnosed with a medical history and physical exam.
How is this treated?
Mild or moderate sunburns can often be managed with self-care strategies, including:
Cool baths or cool compresses.
Moisturizer or aloe for pain relief.
Over-the-counter pain relievers.
Drinking extra water to replace lost fluids and to prevent dehydration.
A severe sunburn may require:
Antibiotic medicines if there is an associated infection.
IV fluids.
Follow these instructions at home:
Medicines
Take or apply over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
If you were prescribed an antibiotic medicine, use it as told by your health care provider. Do not stop using the antibiotic even if your condition improves.
General instructions
Avoid further exposure to the sun. Protect sunburned skin by wearing clothing that covers the injured skin.
Do not put ice on your sunburn. This can cause further damage. Try taking a cool bath or applying a cool, wet cloth (cool compress) to your skin. This may help with …show more content…
Try applying aloe vera or a moisturizer that has soy in it to your sunburn. This may help. Do not apply aloe vera or moisturizer with soy if your sunburn has blisters.
Do not break any blisters that you may have.
Keep all follow-up visits as told by your health care provider. This is important.
How is this prevented?
Try to avoid the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This is when it is the strongest.
Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.
Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Consider using an SPF of 30 or higher if you will be exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time. Use a sunscreen that protects against all of the sun’s rays (broad-spectrum) and is water-resistant.
Reapply sunscreen:
About every 2 hours during sun exposure.
More often when sweating a lot while out in the sun.
After getting wet from swimming or playing in water.
When you are outside, wear long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses that block UV light.
Talk with your health care provider about medicines, herbs, and foods that can make you more sensitive to light. Avoid these, if possible.
Do not use tanning