Sunburn Sunburn can happen faster than many people realize, especially during summer, outdoor sports, vacations, pool days, yard work, or even cloudy weather. While many mild sunburns can be cared for at home, some burns need medical evaluation — especially if there is blistering, severe pain, fever, dehydration, or signs of infection. Here’s what helps, what to avoid, and when it may be time to get checked. What is it? Sunburn is skin damage caused by too much ultraviolet li