After a day in the sun, you may find yourself with an itchy, peeling sunburn. Peeling skin is not only unattractive, but it can also be quite painful. Here are a few simple ways to deal with the peel.

Why do sunburns cause peeling? According to Dr. Green, sunburns (and excessive sun exposure as a whole) accelerate skin cell rejuvenation, which causes the cells to flake off. "Skin cells are always ...

This article was medically reviewed by Mona Gohara, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board. You overdid the sun and underdid the sunscreen. Instead of ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, your body may start to heal itself by peeling the top layer of damaged skin. This usually happens within a couple of days of being sunburned. Dreamstime/TNS We’ve all ...

You know that gnawing, unwavering temptation. It was a fun beach weekend, filled with hours tanning on a breezy beach under blissfully sunny skies. You probably applied one coat of SPF 15 sunscreen ...

Facial peeling can be a disconcerting experience, leaving individuals searching for answers and effective solutions. While there are various reasons for skin peeling, understanding the underlying ...

An curved arrow pointing right. When your skin turns red from too much sun exposure, you know you're in for a painful ride. Sunburn can be prevented by applying sunscreen regularly. However, if you ...

We’ve all been there. We didn’t think the sun was that hot. We didn’t think we needed sunscreen. And we ended up with a sunburn. As painful as a sunburn can be, at least it will turn to a tan, right?