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The reaction usually begins within 24 to 48 hours of sun exposure and can cause redness, swelling, painful blisters, burning and intense itching. In more severe cases, large, fluid-filled blisters can ...

“Margarita burn” is a nice name for an annoying summer skin rash. It's a reference to lime juice, a key ingredient in the drink, which can get on the hands of a person squeezing the citrus fruit. If ...

Remember to take precautions. But if someone does get burned at your Independence Day event, here's what you need to know.

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Chemical burns range from mild to severe. Mild burns usually heal quickly, but the more severe ones can cause permanent tissue damage, scarring, or death.

BERRYVILLE, Ark. — Two dozen firefighters and a Tyson employee were treated in a Berryville hospital last night after suffering chemical burns while fighting a fire at a Tyson Foods plant.

Learn more from WebMD about treating chemical eye burns, which can result from exposure to household cleaners or substances in the workplace -- and can require emergency medical treatment.