sunburned

Red from overexposure

Sunburned describes skin that has been damaged by overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, typically red, painful, and sometimes blistered: I got sunburned at the beach.

The condition ranges from mild redness to severe burns requiring medical attention.

Also spelled sunburnt, more common in British English.

appearance

redness

Crimson-hued state

blistering · flushed · crimson · pink · ruddy · freckling · uneven · striped · handprint · patchy

symptoms

redness

Crimson-hued state

soreness · stinging · throbbing · inflammation · swelling · itching · raw · sensitive · irritated · flaking

treatment

aloe vera

Medicinal succulent for skin

hydration · ibuprofen · calamine · oatmeal bath · coconut oil · lidocaine · hydrocortisone · cold shower · cucumber · witch hazel

damage

photoaging

UV-caused skin deterioration

melanoma · carcinoma · premature aging · DNA damage · skin cancer · free radicals · age spots · leathery skin · photodamage · cumulative

exposure

beach

Sandy waterside margin

summer · tropical · equator · poolside · hiking · boating · gardening · sports · festival · picnic

prevention

SPF

Ultraviolet defense measure

  • sunblockUV-protective skin cream
  • shadeDarkness from blocked light
  • hatGarment for the head

umbrella · cover-up · reapplication · UV index · protective clothing · parasol · zinc oxide · rash guard · long sleeves · lip balm

Categories
Opposites
skin condition from sun exposure

sunburnedunburned

Not destroyed by fire

protected · undamaged · untanned · healthy · moisturized

skin coloration/complexion

sunburnedpale

Lacking color intensity

untanned · pallid · pasty · fair · fair-skinned

Phrases
Family

sunburn, sunburns, sunburnt, sunburning

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G