00:00With the summer and time spent outdoors comes sunburn for some people.
00:04This generally red, itchy and peeling skin happens often with more than one-third of
00:09adults in the U.S. getting sunburned every year, according to the National Public Library
00:14of Medicine.
00:15In most cases, sunburns can be treated at home, but experts say certain symptoms are
00:20a sign that you need medical attention.
00:22A dermatologist tells HuffPost if the redness turns into large, extensive blisters, it's
00:28time to get to the emergency room or hospital.
00:30She said quote,
00:31When you lose such a portion of your skin barrier, you're no longer able to regulate
00:35your temperature and you lose a lot of water.
00:38If your sunburn is accompanied by heat stroke or a body temperature over 103 degrees, you
00:44should see a doctor immediately.
00:46To be safe, dermatologists say it's important to apply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors
00:51and wear UV protective clothing.
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