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Sunburn

Signs & Symptoms

 Altitude
Ref: Uptodate [ Sunburn]
Reflection from snow
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Lack use of sunscreen
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/61332/Sunburn/Risk-Factors]
Intentional tanning
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/61332/Sunburn/Risk-Factors]

Physical Examination

 Butterfly rash (negative symptom)
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Superficial partial-thickness burn
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Eczema (negative symptom)
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Lab / Serology

 Spongiosis
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Prostaglandins E2 presence
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PGF2a presence
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Imagin Study

Complication

 Chronic actinic damage
Note: due to repeated overexposure to ultraviolet radiation
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/61332/Sunburn/Risk-Factors]
Eye problems
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Wrinkling of the skin
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Risk Factors

 Age < 1
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/61332/Sunburn/Risk-Factors]
Adolescent
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Young
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Cause

 Exposure to ultraviolet A
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Exposure to ultraviolet B
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Exposure to sunlight
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