Sunburn Overview
Sunburn results from too much sun or sun-equivalent exposure. Almost everyone has been sunburned or will become sunburned at some time. Anyone who visits a beach, goes fishing, works in the yard, or simply is out in the sun can get sunburn. Improper tanning bed use is also a source of sunburn. Although seldom fatal (sun poisoning), sunburn can be disabling and cause quite a bit of discomfort.
Sunburn Causes
Sunburn is literally a burn on your skin. It is a burn from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The consequence of this burn is inflammation of the skin. Injury can start within 30 minutes of exposure.
- UVA and UVB refer to different wavelengths in the light spectrum. UVB is more damaging to the skin especially for skin cancer. Both UVA and UVB are responsible for photoaging (premature aging of the skin and wrinkles) and sunburn. Tanning beds produce both UVA and UVB rays.
- Travel to the southern United States, regions close to the equator, and places at high altitudes all offer the unwary visitor an opportunity to be injured by sunburn.
- Certain light-skinned and fair-haired people are at greater risk of sunburn injury.
- Prior recent sun exposure and prior skin injury are risks for sunburn, even in limited exposure to the sun. However, normal limited exposure to UV radiation produces beneficial vitamin D in the skin.
Now about the cache! You are looking for an ammo can in the woods, but a park-n-grab it is not! It rests quite close to the banks of the mighy Forked Deer River, which runs in and around Jackson and aids in our water distribution in this area. Depending on the time of year, you may be looking at greater difficulty and terrian ratings, but maybe not if your lucky. Expect anything that you would see in the river bottoms anywhere else, and maybe even more! Happy Hunting