ELI5; where does sunburn go?

Question

I understand that skin cells die and fall off etc, is that all there is to the reddened, sunburnt skin going away as well?

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Answer 1

When you get a sunburn, it’s like your skin got a cut. Just like when you scrape your knee, your skin turns red and sometimes hurts.

But with a sunburn, it’s your skin’s way of telling you that you’ve been out in the sun too long and it’s trying to heal itself.

The redness will go away after a few days, but it’s important to always wear sunscreen and not stay in the sun too long to prevent getting another sunburn.