Jean Hill, 67, has urged extra caution when staying out in the sun after a dose in the heat caused her to develop shingles.

Fortunately, basic first aid can make a big difference: Cool the area under gently running water for at least 20 minutes. Avoid ice or freezing water – it can make things worse. Cover the burn with ...

Since the early 1990s, the number of skin cancer cases in the UK has more than doubled - with the rise partially attributed ...

With temperatures set to hit 30C in parts of the UK in the coming days, despite the best intentions some of us may still end up with sunburn. Even on cloudy or breezy days, UV rays can still do ...

Sunburn is not only detrimental to skin health (it’s been linked to skin cancer, after all), but it can also be downright ...