In a nutshell Drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of sunburn. In a nationally representative study, 21.5% of sunburned ...

Too much sun can do more than turn your skin red or brown—it can actually make you sick. About the experts Farah Moustafa, MD ...

The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your skin will burn — not the elevation.

Sunburn blisters result from a second-degree sunburn, which causes damage deeper in the skin. Blisters from the sun usually heal naturally in about one week but may leave scars. A second degree ...

First-degree sunburn damages the skin’s outer layer and will heal by itself. Second-degree sunburn may penetrate the skin’s outer layer and damage the layer beneath. It may also require ...

Experiencing five or more severe sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases the risk of melanoma by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer by 68%. This study is among the few to examine the ...

As the sun began to set, the anticipation in the air was palpable. Before Zedd took the stage, DJs Trement and DJ Prithvi ...

Snow lovers need to remember that they face higher sunburn risks on the slopes than they might be accustomed to.