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GLOSSARY : Sun for everyone

Your skin in the sun

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Sun erythema

Sun erythema – more commonly referred to as sunburn – is the expression of the inflammatory reaction triggered by excessive sun exposure. It is characterised by skin redness and congestion.

This word also belongs to the categories For sensitive or sun allergy-prone skin, Children's skin and the sun.

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