What should you know about sunburn cloudy day?

Clouds reduce visible brightness and may make the air feel cooler, but they do not guarantee that exposed skin is protected from ultraviolet radiation. Water, sand, and other bright surfaces can also reflect light onto the skin. Redness, warmth, tenderness, or later peeling may indicate Sunburn even when the day felt mild.

Use shade when available, cover exposed areas with tightly woven clothing, and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen as directed on uncovered skin. Reapply according to the product instructions, especially after swimming or sweating. If burning develops, leave the sun, cool the area gently, moisturise, and avoid more exposure until it settles. Do not rely on temperature or cloud cover as a guide to ultraviolet exposure.

Seek medical advice for extensive blistering, severe pain, eye involvement, or a burn on a vulnerable area such as the face. Urgent help is needed for confusion, fainting, repeated vomiting, serious weakness, or difficulty drinking. Get assessment if damaged skin becomes increasingly red, warm, swollen, or produces pus.

Ask how to choose protection for your daily activities, whether your medicines increase sun sensitivity, and how to care for any blistering or peeling.