High temperatures create an actual threat of overexposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation.

Dr Debra Jaliman, a dermatologist, instructed HealthCentral: "When your body gets too much sun, its immune system reacts."

An immune response would outcome within the affected space of pores and skin turning pink and turning into sore.

There are different, much less tell-tale indicators of solar poisoning to concentrate on that may not be that apparent.

According to WebMD, one other key signal of solar poisoning is a headache.

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Additional indicators of solar poisoning can embrace:

• Skin redness and blistering
• Pain and tingling
• Swelling
• Fever and chills
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Dehydration.

Dermatologist Stephanie Gardner verified solar poisoning is the time period used to explain "a severe case of sunburn".

It can take solely quarter-hour for unprotected pores and skin to develop a sunburn, however the discomfort could not store up until just a few hours later.

If you do get a sunburn, Gardner confirmed one of the best piece of recommendation is to "get out of the sun".

It could be useful to use a cool compress, or to take a cool (not chilly) bathe or bathtub.

Any ache could be relieved with ibuprofen and pores and skin could be soothes with aloe gel or moisturiser.

"Completely cover sunburned areas when going outside," Gardner licensed.

There are occasions, nevertheless, when "immediate medical care" is required in case you have solar poisoning.

Any blistering of the pores and skin that covers a big space, or could be very painful, needs to be checked out.

This can be true of facial swelling, fever and chills, an upset abdomen, faintness, and indicators of dehydration.

The NHS gives solar security ideas, corresponding to:

• Keep out of the warmth in the event you can
• If you must go exterior, keep within the shade particularly between 11am and 3pm, put on sunscreen, a hat and light-weight garments
• Avoid train or exercise that makes you hotter
• Have chilly meals and drinks, keep away from alcohol, caffeine and sizzling drinks
• Have a cool bathe or put cool water in your pores and skin or garments
• Close home windows through the day and open them at evening when the temperature exterior has gone down
• Electric followers will help if the temperature is beneath 35C.