Remind students that even wearing sunscreen does not totally protect skin from sunburn. They prevent heat and sweat from escaping from the body. Stay out of the sun until it heals . Call a doctor if the sunburn is so severe that blisters appear. Do not peel or scratch loose, sunburned skin.
Peeling makes the skin underneath vulnerable to infection.
Small groups or partners 20. How to treat a sunburn. Have a dermatologist come to talk to the class about protecting their skin. Student's understanding of the function of skin. Student's ability to explain the mechanism of sunburn, its danger, and steps to prevention.