What Causes a ‘Sunburn’ and Why Does It Hurt?

Sunburn happens when your skin gets too much sunlight, especially from the UV rays. These invisible beams hurt your skin cells, making them swell up and feel sore, like getting a tiny pinch all over your body.

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A child playing outside without a shirt gets a bright red face and cries because it hurts.
After a long day at the beach, someone’s arms feel like they're on fire from head to toe.
A person forgot sunscreen and now their nose is peeling and feels sore.

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Categories: Health · sunburn,skin health,UV radiation