Sunburn

This chapter explores the characteristics of UVA and UVB, aspects influencing UV radiation, and introduces readers to the global solar UV index as an additional tool for photoprotection. It also outlines the impact of UV radiation on the skin, risk factors for sunburning, staging, and management of sunburn. It summarizes various methods of photoprotection including via clothing, sunscreens, and oral photoprotectors. The final section summarizes the long-term consequences of UV exposure in terms of photoaging and photocarcinogenesis.