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It’s the season to stock up on sunscreen, sun-protective clothing and insect repellent
Sunburn symptoms last only a few days, but the skin damage is often permanent and may have serious, long-term effects. Several factors contribute to sunburn risk,
he Sun BY KIM BOOKOUT, DNP, RN, CPNP
from 29 to 83 percent during the summer, according to researchers at Northwestern University. Sunburn in kids is associated with inadequate protective clothing, sporadic sunscreen application and the increasing use of tanning beds among teens. Sunburned skin is red and tender to the touch. With serious burns, blisters develop within hours or days.
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including geographic location, genetics and the amount of sun exposure you have. The sun’s rays are stronger at higher and lower altitudes — important to remember if you’re at a tropical or mountain location. Also, refl ection off the beach and water can intensify the sun’s effect. Fair-skinned, light-eyed blondes and redheads are more likely to get sunburn, but dark-skinned kids can burn as well. Sunburn in a fair-skinned child may occur in less than 15 minutes of midday sun exposure, while a darker-skinned child may be able to tolerate the sun for a longer period. The sun’s rays are most intense from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., so it’s best to avoid exposure during these hours. Until recently, much of what was known
about sun exposure was based on adult skin. Very little is known about infant and toddler skin in relation to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Increasing evidence suggests that the skin’s barrier protection remains immature during the fi rst two years of life, confi rming the need to protect skin early on.
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