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The sun shines brightly during the long days of summer , motivating many to get outside to play and soak up the rays . Unfortunately , those who venture outdoors are often plagued with sunburn . Sunburned skin is red and painful . It may be warm to the touch . Blisters and swelling may develop . In their article , " Sunburn : Symptoms , " the Mayo Clinic advises , " See your doctor if the sunburn is blistering and covers ... Read entire article " Sunscreen is a necessity , especially for those who spend hours per day in the sun . Swimmers , boaters , cyclists – even construction workers – need protection from the sun's harmful rays . UVA radiation can cause tanning , but it also causes premature aging and wrinkling of the skin . UVB radiation is useful in small doses because it stimulates the body to produce vitamin D3 ; however , this type of radiation also causes sunburn . Since ... Read entire article " The advice is hard to miss . We see and hear it everywhere , from television talk shows to magazines , from doctors' offices to skin cancer survivors : wear sunscreen . The intention is good , and the advice even makes sense . After all , the sun is a prominent source of radiation , and radiation causes skin cancer , right ? It makes sense that we should all wear sunscreen to block the sun's harmful rays . . ... Read entire article " The sudden appearance of purplish-red spots forming lines on the skin can be a mind-boggling experience . It may look like a rash , but it is not . Nothing more than a dull ache may accompany this mark and it may heal without consequence ; but it could be a sign of something quite serious . Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart . The arteries branch into smaller arteries , and eventually into capillaries , where oxygen and ... Read entire article " Acne is an annoying and sometimes painful condition that afflicts many . It has many causes , including increased levels of dead skin cells , which is a common cause . If it is the cause , are expensive medications and lotions necessary ? Acne Treatment Products People turn to various medications such as benzoyl peroxide , the key ingredient in popular medications such as Proactiv and Clearsil , or salicylic acid that is used in products such as Olay and Noxzema . ... Read entire article " Outdoor enthusiasts know to protect themselves from contact with poison ivy and other similar plants such as poison sumac . For many , brushing against these plants will lead to red , irritated , bumpy , itchy skin . There are many misconceptions about poison ivy . Contact Dermatitis Commonly referred to as poison ivy or poison sumac rash , contact dermatitis is skin irritation caused by direct contact with certain substances , including certain kinds of soap and jewelry . If the irritation is due to ... Read entire article "