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	Pediatric Advisor 2006.2: Sunburn
		A sunburn is the burning, redness, or blistering of the skin caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun or a sunlamp.
		Each blistering sunburn doubles the risk of developing malignant melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer.
		Although skin cancer occurs in adults, it is caused by the sun exposure and sunburns that occurred during childhood.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/pa/pa_sunburn_hhg.htm (1222 words)

	Dr. Koop - Sunburn
		Sunburn results when the amount of exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet light source exceeds the ability of the body's protective pigment, melanin, to protect the skin.
		Sunburn in a very light-skinned person may occur in less than 15 minutes of midday sun exposure, while a dark-skinned person may tolerate the same exposure for hours.
		Toxins are released with sunburn, and fever is not uncommon.
	www.drkoop.com /ency/93/003227.html (332 words)

	Sunburn Summary
		Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun.
		A sunburn is a burn to the skin produced by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, commonly from the sun's rays.
		Sunburn can easily be prevented through the use of sunscreen, clothing (and hats), and by limiting solar exposure, especially during the middle of the day.
	www.bookrags.com /Sunburn (2354 words)

	OHSU Health - Sunburn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Sunburn is a visible reaction of the skin's exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the invisible rays that are part of sunlight.
		Excessive and/or multiple sunburns cause premature aging of the skin and lead to skin cancer.
		Severe sunburns may cause a person to go into shock, which is characterized by fainting, low blood pressure, and severe weakness.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /htaz/derm/injury/sunburn.cfm (271 words)

	GUIDE FOR PARENTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		By Barton D. Schmitt, MD Sunburn is caused by overexposure of the skin to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun or a sunlamp.
		Minor sunburn is a first-degree burn that turns the skin pink or red.
		DO NOT apply petrolatum or other ointments or butter to sunburns because they prevent heat and sweat from escaping from the skin and are painful to remove.
	www.uhmc.sunysb.edu /pediatrics/sunburn.html (1166 words)

	eMedicine - Sunburn : Article by Lyn Guenther, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Background: A sunburn is an intense, delayed, transient inflammatory response caused by acute overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in sunlight, primarily ultraviolet B (UV-B).
		A mild sunburn (ie, erythema with sensitivity) was reported by 40% of Canadians, moderate sunburn (ie, erythema with sensitivity and peeling) was reported by 28%, and blistering sunburn every summer was reported by 4%.
		Sunburn is common when residents of northern latitudes have prolonged sun exposure while vacationing in southern latitudes or near the equator.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic2561.htm (6656 words)

	Sunburn explained - Better Health Channel.
		Sunburn is the skin’s reaction to the ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight.
		Sunburn can occur in less than 15 minutes and can take a few days or weeks to heal depending on the severity.
		Sunburn is more likely on milder days when the temperature ranges from 18° to 27° Celsius.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Sunburn_explained?OpenDocument (1049 words)

	Sun Burn: symptoms, treatment, prevention, long-term outlook, complications, cause
		Sunburn is the result of not using proper skin protection while sunbathing or even from routine sun exposure.
		Sunburn occurs because the body is unable to make enough melanin (protective pigment in the skin) to protect the skin.
		Sunburn may occur in less than 15 minutes of sun exposure for light-skinned persons while it may take hours for a dark-skinned person to develop a sunburn.
	www.mamashealth.com /skin/sunburn.asp (363 words)

	Sunburn - WrongDiagnosis.com
		A sunburn is a burn to the skin produced by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, commonly from the sun's rays.
		Sunburn can easily be prevented through the use of sunscreen, clothing (and hats), and by limiting solar exposure, especially during the middle of the day.
		With a diagnosis of Sunburn, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Sunburn.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /s/sunburn/intro.htm (682 words)

	Sunburn Information on Healthline
		A sunburn is an inflammation or blistering of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun.
		Sunburn is caused by excessive exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun.
		People with fair skin are most susceptible to sunburn, because their skin produces only small amounts of the protective fl or dark brown pigment called melanin.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/sunburn-1 (650 words)

	Sunburn
		Sunburns differ significantly from thermal burns, which result from infrared radiation.
		Although the precise mechanism by which a sunburn occurs has not been clearly identified, complex chemical reactions and pathways take place that most likely result in the clinical symptoms.
		I am unaware of any temperature measurements of sunburned skin, but I suspect that even though the burned skin seems much warmer, it would still be close to 98.6 degrees.
	ideaplace.org /Why/Sunburn.html (324 words)

	Sunburn Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles
		Sunburn is caused by exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun.
		Fair-skinned people are most susceptible to sunburn, because their skin produces only small amounts of the protective pigment called melanin.
		People who are severely sunburned should see a doctor, who may prescribe corticosteroid cream to speed healing.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0013/ai_2601001317 (813 words)

	Sunburn Ultimate
		Sunburn is the University of Arizona's Men's Ultimate team.
		The commitment and skill required for Sunburn is not for everyone.
		The fall semester is a time for new players to learn the rules and acquire the skills needed to play Ultimate and for the returning players to get better before the College Season starts in the spring.
	clubs.asua.arizona.edu /~sunburn (146 words)

	SUNBURN
		Sunburn is literally a burn to the skin from the sun, however, it occurs more slowly than other types of burns.
		Sunburn should be avoided where possible as it is damaging to the skin, causing premature ageing.
		Severe sunburn may cause very red, blistered skin but will be accompanied by fever, chills, nausea (in some cases vomiting) and dehydration.
	www.mydr.com.au /default.asp?article=2231 (761 words)

	CDC - Yellow Book: [6] Sunburn - CDC Travelers' Health
		The pain from sunburn is worse 6-48 hours after sun exposure.
		Severe sunburns can be serious in babies, small children, and older adults.
		Travelers are advised to take extra precautions to prevent sunburn when the UV index is higher.
	www2.ncid.cdc.gov /travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=NIR&obj=sunburn.htm (1148 words)

	Sunburn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A sunburn is skin damage from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.
		Most sunburns cause mild pain and redness but affect only the outer layer of skin (first-degree burns).
		You are more likely to get a sunburn between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon, when the sun's rays are the strongest.
	www.luhs.org /health/kbase/htm/snbr/n/hw82391.htm (581 words)

	Child Health Library - Burns - Facts About Sunburn
		Specific treatment for sunburn will be determined by your child's physician and may depend on the severity of the sunburn.
		It is estimated that 60 to 80 percent of total lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life.
		A sunscreen protects from sunburn and minimizes suntan by absorbing UV rays.
	www.chp.edu /greystone/burns/sunburn.php (947 words)

	Sunburn - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
		Specific treatment for sunburn will be determined by your child's physician and may depend on the severity of the sunburn.
		It is estimated that 60 to 80 percent of total lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life.
		A sunscreen protects from sunburn and minimizes suntan by absorbing UV rays.
	www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/derm/sunburn.html (960 words)

	Sunburn in Children - Keep Kids Healthy
		Sunburn usually causes red and tender skin that will later peel.
		Overexposure to the sun can cause a sunburn, which is usually a mild first degree burn that causes redness and pain a few hours after the exposure, with worsening of the symptoms over the next twenty-four hours.
		The main treatment of a sunburns involves control of pain and includes use of an acetaminophen or ibuprofen containing product for a few days.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /welcome/commonproblems/sunburn.html (248 words)

	CD Baby: GORDIE SAMPSON: Sunburn - from jkloss
		Sunburn is an intelligent, original and compelling hook laden cd.
		From the weary truth of the title track Sunburn to the aching melancholy of Paris, it has been worth the wait for avid fans of this musical phenomenon.
		Sunburn, has garnered him a Juno nomination for Songwriter of the Year and five 2005 East Coast Music Awards.
	www.cdbaby.com /cd/gordie/from/jkloss (401 words)

	Pediatric Advisor 2006.2: Sunburn For Teenagers
		Drink extra water to replace the fluid lost into the swelling of sunburned skin and to prevent dehydration and dizziness.
		Although skin cancer occurs in adults, it is caused by the sun exposure and sunburns that occurred during childhood and adolescence.
		Give special attention to the areas most likely to become sunburned, such as your nose, ears, cheeks, and shoulders.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/pa/pa_tnsunbur_hhg.htm (1094 words)

	Sunburn: Sunlight and Skin Damage: Merck Manual Home Edition
		People who have had severe sunburns when young are at greater risk of skin cancer in later years even if they have not had long-term sun exposure.
		Most sunburn blisters break on their own: they do not need to be popped and drained unless they are still intact after 3 or 4 days.
		Sunburned skin rarely becomes infected, but if an infection develops, healing may be delayed.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec18/ch214/ch214b.html (858 words)

	The Sunburn - Iran's Awesome Nuclear Anti-Ship Missile
		The Sunburn combines a Mach 2.1 speed (two times the speed of sound) with a flight pattern that hugs the deck and includes "violent end maneuvers" to elude enemy defenses.
		The US Navy's only plausible defense against a robust weapon like the Sunburn missile is to detect the enemy's approach well ahead of time, whether destroyers, subs, or fighter-bombers, and defeat them before they can get in range and launch their deadly cargo.
		The Sunburn's amazing accuracy was demonstrated not long ago in a live test staged at sea by the Chinese and observed by US spy planes.
	www.rense.com /general59/theSunburniransawesome.htm (3891 words)

	Sunburn
		Sunburn accelerates the aging process, manifested by wrinkles and a pebble stone appearance of skin, which develops over time.
		This is defined by a ratio of energy that is required to produce minimal redness of the skin penetrating the sunscreen, compared to the amount of energy required to produce the same reaction with the absence of sunscreen.
		After sunburn has resulted, there is not much than can be done except make the patient more comfortable.
	www.surviveoutdoors.com /reference/sunburn.asp (1011 words)

	eMedicine - Sunburn : Article by James Foster, MD, MS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In rare cases, sunburn may be so severe and diffuse that it results in second-degree burns, dehydration, secondary infection, shock, or even death.
		Prophylaxis against sunburn may be possible if a patient is treated with systemic steroids, equivalent to a daily dose of 60-80 mg of prednisone (1.0-1.5 mg/kg), prior to or shortly following sun exposure.
		Sunburns may be associated with other heat-related illnesses, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic798.htm (2614 words)

	Sunburn-Topic Overview
		A sunburn is skin damage from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.
		Most sunburns cause mild pain and redness but affect only the outer layer of skin (first-degree burns).
		You are more likely to get a sunburn between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon, when the sun's rays are the strongest.
	www.webmd.com /skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/Sunburn-Topic-Overview (692 words)

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