With one of the hottest summers in years it is easy to forget that you can very easily get sun 
poisoning, an extreme sunburn or even heat exhaustion. Any one of the 3 can be extremely dangerous. Thousands every year are hospitalized for heat related illnesses and hundreds will die from them.
HEAT EXHAUSTION
This is caused after exposure to high temperatures with high humidity and usually strenuous physical activity. With dehydration, without proper treatment this can lead to heatstroke which is a life-threatening condition. Heat exhaustion is preventable by keeping yourself hydrated. Symptoms include headache, chills, pale skin, weak pulse and cool skin.
SUNBURN
This is caused by prolonged exposure to the sun or tanning bed with little or no sunblock. Sunburn can be extremely painful and should be treated with cool cloths, lotions containing aloe vera, or topical steroids to the affected areas. Lotions and creams may be refrigerated to help in the soothing process. Sunburns may cause fevers and headaches due to the dehydration so rehydrating yourself may help greatly. Remember that you never use sunblock with a tanning bed.
SUN POISONING
This is caused by excessive exposure to the sun or a tanning bed after you have already received a sunburn. The skin is usually extremely red or darker with possibly blisters that could become infected. Symptoms included headache, fever, chills, nausea, rapid pulse, extreme fatigue and possibly dizziness. If you believe you may have sun poisoning call your doctor.
With summer going full blast make sure to protect your skin!
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