TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN Up to 80 percent of all lifetime sun exposure occurs before 18 years of age. It takes between 10 and 20 years for the damage to your skin to develop as a result of exposure to the sun before 18 years of age. The sun's rays are harmful anytime during the entire year, not just during the summer months.
Minor sunburn turns the skin pink or red.
Symptoms do not begin until 2 to 4 hours after exposure. Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause blistering, which indicates a second-degree burn. Showers may be too painful. Drink lots of extra water to replace fluid loss and to prevent dehydration and dizziness. Avoid any beverages, which contain alcohol, such as beer, wines, and hard alcoholic drinks.