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The scientific name for sunburn is erythema. Sunburn is a type of inflammatory response that occurs when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. The UV radiation damages the DNA in the skin cells, causing the cells to produce proteins that trigger an inflammatory response. The inflammation causes the skin to become red, swollen, and painful.

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David Denton

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