Step 4 Bend your elbows and examine your forearms and upper underarms. Then check your palms. In a brightly lit room, examine the front and back of your body in a mirror. Lift up your arms and check your left and right sides. First Aid for Minor Sunburn Sunburn causes skin to be red, painful, and sometimes swollen.
Severe sunburn causes blisters, chills, and fever.
At the first sign of sunburn, apply cold compresses or gently bathe in cool water. Take acetaminophen for pain. Call your doctor if the burn is severe, or if there is fever. Drink plenty of fluids. Skin Safety for Kids Help your children develop good sun awareness habits.