What is sunburn?

Sunburn is erythema and oedema from excessive exposure to the sun’s rays, more specifically the ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted from the sun. Sunburn may also occur from exposure to other UV light sources such as in a solarium or tanning salon.

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