Summary

• Sunburn is an acute inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, edema, vesiculation, and desquamation, with associated symptoms of pain and/or pruritus.
• Sunburn is a major preventable risk factor for accelerated photoaging and most common forms of skin cancer.
• The disease typically runs a self-limited course and is treated symptomatically.
• Education about future sunburn prevention via sun avoidance during peak daylight hours and the use of protective clothing/sunscreen are key interventions.