The Difference Between Sun Poisoning & Sunburn
republished from WebMD When drawing the differences between sunburn and sun poisoning, the first thing to know is that “sun poisoning” isn’t really a medical term. It’s a made-up phrase sometimes used to mean a severe sunburn, but it also can refer to “sun allergy,” which is another term for polymorphous light eruption. Confused yet? To simplify, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can affect your skin in several ways. It can cause: Sunburn: skin reddening that usually lasts for several days and […]
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