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Sunburn first aid

Prevention: Avoid sun exposure during hours of peak sun ray intensity. Apply generous amounts of sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Pay special attention to your face, nose, ears, and shoulders. The higher the SPF, the greater the protection. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to sun exposure to allow penetration. Re-apply after swimming and every 2 hours while you are outdoors. Wear sun hats. There is also SPF clothing and swimwear available. Wear sunglasses with UV protection. Use a lip balm with sunscreen. References: Auerbach PS. Wilderness Medicine. 4th Ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2001. Rakel P, ed. Conn’s Current Therapy 2005. 57th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2005.

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