This Woman Skipped Sunscreen. What Happened Next Left Her Screaming In Pain
The woman was hospitalised as she was unable to walk for a week due to severe third-degree burns.
For years, health experts and dermatologists have stressed the importance of applying sunscreen, especially during the scorching summer months. This product helps shield the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, preventing sunburn, premature ageing and even skin cancer. But think about it: how many of us actually remember to put it on before stepping outside? The answer is—only a few.
But this recent, shocking incident might just change the way you think about skipping that SPF. A social media influencer shared her traumatic experience of being hospitalised and unable to walk for a week due to severe third-degree burns, all because she didn't apply sunscreen. Taylor Faith, a TikTok creator, opened up in a now-viral video about the harrowing ordeal, revealing that the burns occurred while she was out paddleboarding under the sun.
According to the New York Post, Faith mentioned that she forgot to bring sunscreen before heading out in the scorching heat and assumed it was okay to tan on a sunny day.
Taylor initially expected nothing more than a mild sunburn. However, after spending eight hours in the sun, the reality was far worse. Her legs were severely burned, prompting an urgent medical visit. Doctors diagnosed her with a rare and extreme form of third-degree sunburn, a condition that damages all three layers of the skin and typically requires immediate and intensive treatment.
'I never thought this would happen to me until it did. It's so bad, a couple of days ago I was thinking I'd rather be [dead] than feel that way," she said, quoted New York Post.
Sunburn occurs when the skin is damaged by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, whether from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. This damage primarily affects the DNA of skin cells, triggering an inflammatory response that leads to redness, pain, and a sensation of heat. In more severe cases, sunburn can result in blistering, swelling and peeling of the skin.
She further added, 'My internal organs are seriously injured, as are all of my blood vessels. I think this life lesson will turn me into a sunscreen activist."
Therefore, it's essential to apply sunscreen thoroughly on all exposed areas of the body, particularly if you're heading out between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when UV rays are at their peak intensity.
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