Research uncovers how different types of light transform your skin, with experts warning about hidden dangers and unexpected ...

Whether at beaches, barbeques, hanging out in the park or at the pool, most people catch more sun rays this season than other ...

Most people associate sunburns with DNA damage -- it's what we've been taught in textbooks and by dermatologists for years.

New research reveals that sunburn may be caused by RNA damage, not DNA, challenging long-held beliefs about UV exposure ...

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and NTU Singapore have discovered that RNA damage, not DNA damage, is the real trigger for the acute effects of sunburn. This new understanding challenges ...

When in doubt, it’s best to ask your doctor. Sunburn in lighter skin will show redness, swelling, heat and, if it’s severe, blisters. In darker skin types, it can be more difficult to detect.

Review #1: Management of Acute Sunburn – A Review of Evidence Presentation of the Evidence. Han and Maibach (2004) published a review of studies regarding the management of acute sunburn.

They also cause skin cell damage that can lead to cancer. UVB. These rays are the main cause of sunburn. They tend to damage the skin's outer layers. Exposure to these rays is linked to most skin ...