But now there are new advances in treatment that can offer snorers hope. Full story Have Fun in the Sun and Avoid Sunburn Sunburn is due to overexposure of the skin to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Vacations can quickly turn into painful experiences when the power of the sun is overlooked. Unfortunately, the symptoms of sunburn do not begin until 2 to 4 hours after the sun's damage has been done. The peak reaction of redness, pain, and swelling is not seen for 24 hours.
Minor sunburn is a first-degree burn that turns the skin pink or red.
Prolonged sun exposure can cause blistering and a second-degree burn. Sunburn never causes a third-degree burn or scarring.