How do you prevent and treat a sunburn?
“I just put sunblock on, but I usually don't get sunburned because I have darker skin. If I do, I put that aloe vera gel on.”
— Mariya Javed, junior, Free State High School
“With sunblock. I'm out in the sun a lot, but I only wear it every once in a while. When I do get burned, I just suffer through it. It goes away in a couple days.”
— Mila Mimica, junior, Lawrence High School
“Wear sunscreen and try to stay out of the sun. I'm pretty tan already, so I don't get burned often. If I do, I really don't worry about it.”
— Nick Mann, sophomore, Wellsville High School
“I try to wear sunscreen when I'm swimming, but not all of the time. I use aloe and ice if I get burned.”
— Kendra Moore, seventh grade, West Junior High School
“I try to stay in the shade or wear a hat. I use aloe vera if I get burned. Taking a cold shower kind of helps, too.”
— Ali Zaidi, freshman, Southwest Junior High School
“I wear sunscreen when I know I'm going to be outside for more than an hour. I take a cold shower when I'm burned and try not to be out in the sun for a while.”
— Morgan Mills, freshman, SWJHS
“I don't do anything to prevent it. I just let my skin burn. Then I peel it off and let it heal.”
— Justin Steffan, freshman, Perry Lecompton High School
“I try to stay in the shade and wear a hat and sunglasses. I haven't had a sunburn in a year, though. I don't really burn.”
— Jenny Pchelinski, sophomore, Lawrence High School