Why do you feel cold when you're sunburned?

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Why do you feel cold when you're sunburned?

2006-07-03 14:54:06 · 3 answers · asked by caterpillar 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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It may be because the redness of the burn is a result of extensive vasodilation in the skin. The vasodilation dramatically increases blood flow to the skin, which may result in decreased blood volume in the core of the body. This may result in the feeling of 'being cold'.

2006-07-03 15:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Because your skin is hotter than your core temp and the air around you

2006-07-03 14:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i thought that was only me, i also want to know. I think it's because your body is hot and has to control the temperature so it makes it go down.

2006-07-03 14:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by kvg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋