Children are particularly vulnerable to solar injury and heat illness. Their short stature exposes more of their body to the neat radiated from hot send, asphalt or cement. They produce more heat per kilogram than adults and have a third more surface...
Children are particularly vulnerable to solar injury and heat illness. Their short stature exposes more of their body to the neat radiated from hot send, asphalt or cement. They produce more heat per kilogram than adults and have a third more surface orea per kilogram. Sunburn during childhood is assocated with nonmelanoma malignancies and melanoma of skin and; Extensive sunburn is linked to decrease immunity, Thus, Sunburn can be contributed to the development of other diseases. This solar injury can be prevented through proper prevention and treatment 1. Preventing solar injury 1) Avoid activity during high temperature 2) Use sun protection factors 3) Wear Clothes of preventing UV 4) Put on the glasses and hat 2. Treating sunburn 1) Emphase cool dressing and anti-imflammatory treatment 2) Apply steroid cream 3) Do not tear water blisters 4) Intake water or ion drink 5) Third degree sunburn needs to take a aspirin or steriod and consult with doctor.