High factor sun cream and sunblock are your first line of defense against sunburn; prevention is always better than having to find a cure. Let down your guard and you could quickly find yourself nursing anything from an irritating red rash to tiny painful blisters from unprotected exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Until your skin heals, all you can do is alleviate the topical symptoms, rehydrate your body and treat the pain in extreme cases. If your sunburn is accompanied by abnormal sweating, nausea or dizziness, seek advice from a medical professional in case you are suffering from sun stroke or severe dehydration; both conditions may require appropriate treatment from a doctor.

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