Excessive sun exposure

• Symptoms
• Sunburn ( ranging from slightly reddened skin to painful blistered skin)
• Thirst
• Headache
• Nausea

• Prevention
• Wear sun screen with SPF of 15 or greater on all skin exposed to sun, including feet and ears. Apply 30 min before sun exposure and reapply every 1-2 hours while in the sun.
• Use waterproof sunscreen if swimming/water sports (diving, snorkeling etc.) and reapply every 1-2 hours while in the sun.
• Wear lip balm with SPF of 15 or greater
• Wear sun visor or cap or hat
• Wear sunglasses
• Stay out of the sun from 10 AM to 2 PM
• Drink at least 8 oz of non-alcoholic, non-caffeine beverage every hour while in the sun. (Both caffeine and alcohol are diuretics and draw fluids from the body)
• Wear light colored cotton long pants and long sleeved shirts

• Treatment
• Avoid sun exposure
• Apply cool, moist cloths to skin
• Avoid taking  hot showers and soaking in hot tubs
• Gently apply aloe or moisturizing lotion
• Take Ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory medication with food
• Seek medical attention if skin is blistered.

• Symptoms
• Early signs
• Headache
• Excessive thirst
• Dry lips

• Advanced signs
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Concentrated, darker than normal urine
• Decreased urine amount and frequency

• Prevention
• Follow all the preventive measures listed for sunburn
• Be vigilant about drinking at least 8 oz of non-alcoholic, non- caffeine fluids every hour

• Treatment
• Increase fluids (i.e. Gatorade) to 16-32 oz every hour, until your urine is clear
• Discontinue all alcoholic and caffeinated beverages
• Avoid sun exposure
• Rest
• Seek medical attention if symptoms persist