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What is sunburn?
Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that is caused by overexposure to
ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. A similar burn can follow overexposure
to a "sun" (tanning) lamp. UV radiation can also damage the eyes, although no
surface burn is apparent.
Can sunburn cause permanent damage?
Yes. Sunburn early in life increases the risk of developing skin cancer later
on. Repeated overexposure to ultraviolet rays can also
scar,
freckle, dry out,
and wrinkle the skin prematurely. In addition, frequent overexposure to
ultraviolet rays can increase the risk of developing eye cataracts and
macular
degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.
What is UV light?
UV light is radiation energy in the form of invisible light waves. UV light
is emitted by the sun and by tanning lamps.
The sun discharges three types of ultraviolet radiation:
- ultravio...
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