Researchers found that sunburn disables a natural skin defense, allowing inflammation to trigger dangerous changes in cells. Understanding this process could help stop skin cancer before it starts.

Home remedies for mild cases of sunburn include bathing in cool water and colloidal oatmeal baths, applying moisturizer containing aloe vera, and more. If your sunburn is severe, or if you’re ...

Aloe vera helps relieve sunburn pain and redness by reducing inflammation. Aloe vera also stimulates the production of collagen to speed up the healing process. Make sure you're using a product with ...

You’re red, you’re peeling, and you’re kicking yourself for not reapplying sunscreen every two hours like you’re supposed to. Other than waiting it out and slathering on some aloe vera, there’s not ...

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 ...

Consider this your burn notice. Now, health experts are sharing the differences between sunburn and sun poisoning — both result from spending too much time in the sun with inadequate protection or no ...

Spending time outdoors without proper sun protection may leave you with a sunburn. Sunburns can range in severity, though even mild sunburns can be uncomfortable. Essential oils have been touted with ...

The only thing worse than an incredibly painful sunburn? An incredibly painful, itchy sunburn. You can get itchy for all sorts of reasons, but it’s often just your body’s way of telling you that your ...

Whether you missed a spot or forgot to apply your SPF altogether, it’s never fun to deal with sunburn. It happens when ultraviolet rays damage skin cells, causing redness, swelling, and peeling, ...

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This article was medically reviewed by Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 6, 2019. Even diligent sunscreen users can ...