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The red in a sunburn is caused by the dilation (increase in diameter) of the capillaries (microscopic blood vessels) in the skin. The clinical term for this reddening is erythema. The same effect is seen when you blush. However in the sunburn's case the damage caused by the UV triggers the immune system to release chemicals such as histamine which triggers the painful sensation. If enough of the body is sunburned then an abnormal amount of blood will be stored in the skin. This lack of blood to the bodies interior can cause dehydration.
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What does in the red mean for boys?
it means there privates are sunburned.
What neurons sends messages to the brain if you are sunburned?
that you are red and in pain
Why is your skin dry red and painful?
it's probably sunburned
What type of bird is black and white and red all over?
A sunburned penguin :)
What happens when get sunburned and what do you do?
Paint you skin red, it'll blend in and no one will tell.
What is white black and red all over?
a sunburned penguin of zebra or a newspaper. SK8T3R
WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER?
An embarrassed skunk. A zebra painted red. A sunburned penguin. A newspaper.(it's read all over)
How do you recognize sunburn?
the place where you got sunburned will turn red and will sting and burn like crazy
What color was of life in ancient egyt-black green or red?
Red because it's hot there and people got sunburned easily.
Can rabbits get sunburned?
Yes they can get sunburned
Can you get sunburned in your eyes?
Yeah... everywhere that is exposed to sunlight can get sunburned.
Why dont sunburned feet look as red as when they are above the water?
Water tends to absorb red light so less is reflected back to your eye.
