What is “sun poisoning”?

Sun poisoning is a more serious condition than simple sunburn and can have more serious consequences for our health. It is caused by prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays, especially in hot weather.

What are the symptoms of sun poisoning?

Symptoms of sun poisoning include redness, blisters, pain, headache, chills, nausea, dizziness, and dehydration.

But one of the most common symptoms is facial swelling. Blood vessels widen to stimulate blood flow and speed up healing, leading to redness and sometimes swelling, as has been reported by In The Sanot.

How to prevent sun poisoning?

It is important to take steps to avoid sun poisoning, such as staying in the shade, wearing a hat and light clothing, drinking plenty of water, and using sunscreen. Sunscreen is a barrier between your skin and the sun’s harmful rays. It should be applied every two hours and after swimming or excessive sweating. It’s also important to reduce the time spent in the sun during the hottest hours, which are usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

People with a history of skin cancer, skin or hair problems, or who are taking medications that increase skin sensitivity should be especially careful when exposed to the sun. Babies, young children and the elderly are also more likely to be affected by excessive sun exposure.

What to do if you think you have “sun poisoning”?

If you think you may have sun poisoning, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Sun poisoning can lead to more serious complications like heatstroke and cancer.

Medical treatment can vary from topical cream application for symptom relief to intravenous hydration treatments for extreme cases. In general, the earlier “sun poisoning” is diagnosed, the faster you will recover.

The risks of prolonged sun exposure

Prolonged sun exposure can lead to many health problems, including heatstroke, sunburn, early wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer.