Sunburn and Other Sun Reactions of the Skin
Sunburn and Other Sun Reactions of the Skin
Different sunscreens are appropriate for different people. For children under 6 months old, the best option is to keep them out of the sun, if possible. If sun exposure is unavoidable, put a little bit of sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 on small areas such as the cheeks and back of the hands, after testing to see if the baby is sensitive by first trying a small amount on the baby’s wrist.
People with dark skin would benefit from sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Sunscreens with SPF numbers higher than 30 may benefit people who want to minimize their exposure to the sun, especially people who are fair-skinned.
In this article
- Sunburn and Your Skin
- Sunburn Treatments
- Photosensitivity
- Polymorphous Light Eruption
- Skin Care Tips
- Choosing a Sunscreen
Choosing a Sunscreen
Different sunscreens are appropriate for different people. For children under 6 months old, the best option is to keep them out of the sun, if possible. If sun exposure is unavoidable, put a little bit of sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 on small areas such as the cheeks and back of the hands, after testing to see if the baby is sensitive by first trying a small amount on the baby’s wrist.
People with dark skin would benefit from sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Sunscreens with SPF numbers higher than 30 may benefit people who want to minimize their exposure to the sun, especially people who are fair-skinned.
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