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  • Sunburn

    Find out about sunburn, including what you can do to treat it yourself and when to get medical help.

  • Heat exhaustion and heatstroke

    Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can happen if you get too hot. They can be serious. They usually happen during a heatwave or in a hot climate, but can also be caused by very intense exercise.

  • Actinic keratoses (solar keratoses)

    Find out more about actinic keratoses, which are patches of skin that have been damaged by the sun.

  • Keeping your baby safe in the sun

    Babies and young children can become ill during very hot weather. Their health can be seriously affected by dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and sunburn.

  • Sore or dry lips

    Find out how to look after your lips when they're exposed to the sun, wind and cold.

  • Polymorphic light eruption

    Polymorphic light eruption is a fairly common skin rash triggered by exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light. It lasts for up to 2 weeks, healing without scarring.

  • Rickets and osteomalacia - Prevention

    There are several steps you can take to help prevent rickets. These include ensuring your child has a healthy, balanced diet and spends some time outside in the sun.

  • Safety

    The latest safety advice including tips on buying car seats and sun safety.

  • Causes of non-melanoma skin cancer

    Find out what causes non-melanoma skin cancer and what the risk factors are. Ultraviolet (UV) light is the most common cause and age is the main risk factor.

  • Melanoma skin cancer - Causes

    Find out what causes melanoma skin cancer and what increases your risk.