In the metropolitan and central regions, rain will fall intermittently during the morning and mostly stop in the afternoon. The expected rainfall is 5 to 40 mm. Fine dust concentrations will be at a 'good' level across all regions.
Today's Health= As we have already entered the height of summer in August, the number of vacationers heading to the mountains or the sea for their summer holidays is increasing. With the rainy season over and the scorching heat beginning in earnest, vacationers need to be careful not only of heat-related illnesses but also of sunburn.
Sunburn is a burn caused by hot sunlight that results in the skin turning red. While it is generally a mild burn of first or second degree, caution is required as improper initial treatment can lead to secondary infections. In particular, second-degree burns or higher can cause blisters to form, allowing bacteria to penetrate the affected area. It is advisable not to pop burn blisters yourself but to visit a nearby hospital for dressing treatment. Caution is also necessary when applying burn ointments, as foreign substances can mix in and cause secondary infections.
If you feel a stinging pain on skin reddened by a sunburn, you must first cool the injured area. This is because you need to prevent the heat from penetrating deeper into muscles and worsening the symptoms into a third-degree burn. It is best to manage the wound by immersing it in cold water or covering it with a clean towel soaked in cold water for about 20 minutes. Particular caution is required, as exceeding 20 minutes can actually have an adverse effect on the skin due to the cold.
On the other hand, if first or second-degree burns are not properly managed or worsen into third-degree burns due to continuous exposure to strong sunlight, the stinging pain may actually subside. This is a result of the heat penetrating deep tissues beneath the skin, sometimes reaching muscles and nerves. In such cases, do not be complacent just because the pain has subsided; it is best to visit a hospital as soon as possible.
"Jo Jae-hong, head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Seoul Southwest Hospital, said, 'Since burn symptoms can worsen and develop into complications after exposure to sunlight, it is advisable to visit the hospital for at least a week.' He added, 'If a blister caused by an unintentional burn bursts, it is necessary to prioritize the basic treatment mentioned above and manage it carefully, such as visiting the patient, to prevent secondary infection.'"