Sunburn - Sunburn is an acute cutaneous inflammatory reaction that follows excessive exposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Long-term adverse health effects of repeated exposure to UVR are well described but are beyond the scope of this ...

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sunburn.

Most of us enjoy the sun, but some people's skin can be very sensitive to the sun in spring and summer, especially those with pale skin and red hair. For them, exposure to sunlight results in a rash which may recur throughout the summer.

Sunburns - what are they and how can they treated ...