UVB is the wavelength of light that penetrates the skin more superficially and causes sunburn. UVA is the wavelength of light that can penetrate to the deep layers of skin and lead to skin damage over time. UV light may be from the sun or artificial sources, such as sunlamps and tanning beds. Sunburn is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. A fever over 103 F (39.4 C) with vomiting.Seek immediate medical care if you are sunburned and experience: Experience worsening pain, headache, confusion, nausea, fever or chills.Show signs of infection, such as blisters with pus or streaks.Experience severe swelling of the affected area.Develop blisters on the face, hands or genitals.
Any lingering changes in skin color usually go away with time. A bad sunburn may take several days to heal. Within a few days, the body may start to heal itself by peeling the damaged skin's top layer. Sunburn symptoms often appear within a few hours after sun exposure. The eyes, which are extremely sensitive to the sun's UV light, also can burn. Even covered areas can burn if, for example, clothing has a loose weave that allows ultraviolet (UV) light through.
Small, fluid-filled blisters, which may break.Skin that feels warm or hot to the touch.Inflamed skin, which looks pink or red on white skin and may be harder to see on brown or Black skin.
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