Sunburn is a form of radiation burn, that affects living tissue, e.g. skin, that results from an overexposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation, commonly from the sun.
Sx
Erythema (red or reddish skin), that is hot to the touch
Pain
General fatigue
Mild dizziness
Prognosis
An excess of UV radiation, can be life-threatening in extreme cases
Exposure of the skin to lesser amount sof UV radiation will often produce a suntan
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