Sunburnt skin. Back,shoulder and neck of a woman whose skin has suffered from over-exposure to the UV (ultraviolet) radiation in direct sunlight. This has occurred as no precautions (sunblock cream and clothing) were taken during working as a gardener. UV radiation destroys cells in the outer skin layer and damages the tiny blood vessels beneath. This is a first-degree burn,which only affects the top skin layer,the epidermis. Sunburn is most common in fair-skinned people,whose skin lacks the protective pigment melanin. Repeated exposure prematurely ages the skin and increases the risk of skin cancer. Calamine lotion and painkillers help to soothe sunburnt skin | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Terry, Sheila |
Bildgröße: | 4178 px × 4186 px |
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