How long does sunburn last? Sunburn can last a couple of days depending on how severe the sunburn is. If you have experienced long term sun damage it can lead to a higher risk of skin cancers.
How long does sunburn last? iStock photo credit: OlegMalyshev
Here are the following factors that would make you more susceptible to severe sunburn:
- Fair skin
- Being exposed to the sun between 10am and 3pm where the sun rays are its highest.
- Using tanning beds often
- Living near the equator
If you experience severe sunburn, it may require you to see a doctor. Some of the symptoms are painful blistering and very red skin. It can potentially take up to 3 to 4 weeks to heal. If you have moderate to mild sunburns your skin will peel and it can take a couple of days to heal.
Any redness that you might experience will happen 4 to 6 hours after being exposed to the sun rays. And it will peak around 24 hours but should go away after 48 to 72 hours.
If you experience these symptoms after sun burn or heat exhaustion, then you will need to see a doctor:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fast pulse
- Feeling faint and lightheaded
- Body chills
- Blisters covering the body.
- Mental confusion
It is important to understand that the best way to protect your skin when you expose yourself to the sun is to put on sunscreen all over your body. This will protect you from sunburn and lower the risk of skin cancer.
The Bottom Line is how long it takes for sunburn to last is a couple of days depending on if you have mild to moderate sunburn.
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