Symptoms of sun poisoning, which is a severe form of sunburn caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, include:
- Severe redness and pain of the skin
- Blistering or peeling skin
- Swelling and rash
- Headache
- Fever and chills
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness or fainting
- Dehydration
- Fatigue
- Painful, gritty eyes
- Lip blisters
- Confusion
Sun poisoning symptoms often start like a typical sunburn but worsen over several hours, with blisters indicating a second-degree burn that may lead to complications such as skin infection and dehydration
. These symptoms reflect both the direct skin damage and systemic effects from fluid loss and inflammation. Severe cases require medical attention due to risks like heat exhaustion or sunstroke
