📋Overview
Sunburn is an acute skin injury caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, primarily from sunlight. This condition is characterized by inflammation and damage to the skin's outer layers.
The term is the standard medical designation for this type of radiation-induced skin damage. It represents a clinical response to cellular injury triggered by UV energy.
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