Sunburn

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Has an SPF of 30 or greater " � SPF is a number that tells you how well a sunscreen protects the skin from UV light.

Protects against 2 types of UV light, called "UVA " � and "UVB. " � (Sunscreens that offer both UVA and UVB protection are sometimes called "broad spectrum. " �)

Has not expired or is not more than 3 years old

Wearing lip balm that has an SPF of 30 or greater

Wearing sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, or long pants

Not using tanning beds

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Sunburn

This person has a sunburn on the back. The skin that was not covered by clothes has turned red.

Reproduced with permission from: Stedmans Medical Dictionary. Copyright � � 2008 Lippincott Williams&Wilkins.

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Sunburn

This person has a sunburn on the back. The skin that was not covered by clothes has turned red.

Reproduced with permission from: Stedman's Medical Dictionary. Copyright � � 2008 Lippincott Williams&Wilkins.

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Sunburn

This child has a severe sunburn. The skin is red and swollen, and blisters have formed.

Reproduced with permission from: Fleisher GR, Ludwig S, Baskin MN. Atlas of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, Philadelphia 2004. Copyright � � 2004 Lippincott Williams&Wilkins.

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Sunburn

This child has a severe sunburn. The skin is red and swollen, and blisters have formed.

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