Its usually a moment too late when you realize you’ve got a sunburn. Excessive sun exposure results in red and sometimes blistering skin that is painful and can even lead to symptoms such as fever and headaches. This very common condition is not only painful and annoying, it will put you at increased risk for deadly skin cancers. Some people are more at risk of a sunburn based on skin tone, certain medical conditions, as well as medications and herbs.

As Benjamin Franklin said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” This is particularly true when it comes to sunburns. We have compiled an extensive set of experts to talk about preventing sunburns with details about sunscreen and more.

Once you have a sunburn it is important to treat your skin so it can heal as quickly as possible. Do integrative therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and natural oils and butter help treat your sunburn? We’ve asked our experts to explain how Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, and Naturopathy ease the pain of someone suffering from a sunburn.

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