The Ultimate Trip Guide; Tips On How To Have A Healthy And Safe Vacation

Sun-Related Illnesses

Sunburns are the most typical form of sun-related conditions an individual can develop. A sunburn is caused by overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, while the symptoms are temporary, it can cause skin damage which can develop into serious long-term health concerns, such as skin cancer. Protect yourself on cloudy days or when you least expect to get a sunburn, as reflections off of snow, water, sand, and concrete can increase the effect of UV rays. If you have been in the sun long enough, you may be at an increased risk for heat illness, so be aware of both to protect yourself effectively. Symptoms of sunburn include red, tender skin that is warm and sensitive to the touch, blistering, severe reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, or a rash, and skin peeling in the sunburnt areas days later. Although you cannot magically cure it in a day, you may find relief by applying one-hundred percent aloe vera gel, staying out of the sun and cover up the sunburnt areas, and drink plenty of fluids.

Next, find out what heat illness is and how it is similar to sun-related conditions.