Dodge the sun to protect your skin from Sunburn
Sunburn is no fun Dr.Vikas Goswami , suggests that if you are going to spend time out-of-the-house on hot summer days, remember that sunscreen is your best friend. But it is likely that most of the times we forget to wear one. And the consequences can be dangerous. So if you think suntan is trendy and plan to soak in the sun anytime soon, ponder over it twice! It may come as a great surprise, but excessive exposure to sun can increase the risk of skin cancer. Visible signs of Sunburn Blisters Skin inflammation and swelling Allergy Red bumps Rashes Hives Bleeding What really causes it? Sunburn are primarily caused by two types of solar radiations─ Ultraviolet A (UV A) and Ultraviolet B (UV B). Excessive exposure of skin to UV rays accelerates melanin production. Melanin acts as a natural sunscreen and is responsible for pigmentation of the skin. More-than-usual absorption of UV light forms a tan as the skin’s defense mechanism against heat. However, the production of mel