Talk:Windburn

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[edit] Confusion between windburn and sunburn

"Windburn is usually not protected against by sunscreen." "Covering the skin, using sunscreen, and moisturizing are important prevention methods." Seems like a contradiction to me. Keppa 03:34, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

Good point, Keppa. This is part of the confusion between sunburn and windburn. I have improved the language somewhat to say that pure windburn (without sunburn) is not protected by sunscreen. Protection of windburn and sunburn often go hand in hand, as stated in the article. Edchi 5 Jul 2006

[edit] Does anyone know more treatment options for windburn?

If yes, please add it.

[edit] Wind burn sceptic

I am dubious of the validity of calling what is described in this article 'windburn' or 'wind burn.' I doubt any medical professionals would agree with this terminology. Burn seems too liberal a definition for, as is described in the article, simple dehydration and irritation of the skin.

Perhaps 'windburn' has entered the language in a pure colloquial sense. If so, I think this needs to be acknowledged and the gobbledygoosh about the cause of this 'burn' needs to be revised.

The Wikipedia 'burn (injury)' article (linked to in the 'windburn' article) contains no mention of wind as one of the causes of a burn.

203.54.78.22 07:59, 14 February 2007 (UTC) Dylan