This week’s Healthy U segment was all about safety in the sun.

Nurse practitioner Victoria Burk from University Hospital gave tips on how to avoid sunburn and what to do if you do get burned.

The people who are at the greatest risks for getting sunburned are those with moles or freckles, fair skin, red or blond hair, blue eyes, and people with a family history of skin cancer

The best way to prevent sunburn is to stay out of the sun from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Experts say you should wear a shirt with long sleeves and also a hat with a wide brim. Sunglasses with UV protection are also a way to keep sun out of your eyes. Remember to apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside.

Sunburn can be treatable. Stay out of the sun while you are burned. Burk says you can use over-the-counter drugs for pain and put a cool cloth to sunburned area for 15-20 minutes.

The side effects of sun damages can be extensive. Early wrinkles, uneven skin tone, age spots and skin cancer are all signs of skin damages.