UVB is more damaging to the skin especially for skin cancer . Tanning beds produce both UVA and UVB rays. Travel to the southern United States, regions close to the equator, and places at high altitudes all offer the unwary visitor an opportunity to be injured by sunburn. Prior recent sun exposure and prior skin injury are risks for sunburn, even in limited exposure to the sun. However, normal limited exposure to UV radiation produces beneficial vitamin D in the skin.
Sufficient exposure can become remarkably painful.
Initially your skin turns red about 2-6 hours after exposure and feels irritated. The peak effects are noted at 12-24 hours. HOME CARE Section 5 of 13 Home care starts before a sunburn. Immediate self-care is aimed at stopping the UV radiation. Get out of the sun Cover exposed skin Get out of the tanning bed Relief of the discomfort becomes important.