Even though it’s dead, this flaky skin is protecting the new, fresh skin cells beneath—and picking it off can slow healing or ...

Sun poisoning is a severe sunburn that causes an itchy red rash and flu-like symptoms. Here's how to recognize, treat, ... An itchy red rash; Pain, tingling, or swelling of the skin; ...

With sunny summer weather can come new skin rashes, including heat rash and sun poisoning. But some can be severe, so it's important to know the differences.

In our January-February 2011 issue, we asked WebMD's Skin Care Expert, Karyn Grossman, MD, whether there's really such a thing as "sun poisoning." Is it possible to get "poisoned" by too much sun? No.

Before last month, I had no idea what sun poisoning was. That all changed during my recent trip to Hawaii when I unexpectedly became an amateur expert on the subject.It all began on my third day ...

According to Dr. Jaliman, a sun rash is an allergic reaction. "[It's] also known as sun poisoning or sun allergy and is an allergic reaction to exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays," she said.

For all the good things it does for us, the sun can also be a menace: It can burn your skin, mess with your eyes, and even damage your vehicle.It might also be responsible for that rash you’ve ...

Though a sunburn and sun poisoning can be equally as painful for your skin, sun poisoning requires a bit more attention. RELATED: 3 things you need to know about sun poisoning ...

Here's what you need to know about five common summer rashes. Sometimes a brush with nature can cause an irritating skin reaction. Here's what you need to know about five common summer rashes. News.

Polymorphous light eruption is a rash caused by sun exposure in people who have developed sensitivity to sunlight. The rash usually appears as tiny, inflamed bumps or slightly raised patches of skin.