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Western Telegraph
11 hours ago
- Western Telegraph
Brit left with serious burns after sunbathing with jewellery
A British man has warned never to sunbathe with jewellery on after suffering second-degree burns when his necklace turned the sun's rays into a 'laser beam' that scorched his neck. Ben Parsons was on holiday with his family in the South of France when he fell asleep on a beach for six hours after applying just one layer of factor 30 suncream. The 27-year-old says he woke up several times throughout the mammoth nap but didn't realise how strong the sun was because the wind was keeping him cool. Readers vote Does suncream expire? Yes No I don't know Vote now It was only when he left the beach to return to his family's villa that he realised he was 'in trouble' as his whole body was covered in a painful, bright red burn. British man's holiday 'ruined' by jewellery sunburn The worst of the burns were from where the gold necklace he was wearing had 'reflected the sun like a laser beam'. (Image: Kennedy News & Media) The worst of the burns were from where the gold necklace he was wearing had 'reflected the sun like a laser beam' - causing pus-filled blisters to erupt from his chin down to the base of his neck. Ben was left bedbound for five days due to the severity of the burns, which were so painful that he says it felt like his skin was ripping or stretching every time he moved. He says the ordeal 'ruined' his holiday as he was unable to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. The sales executive is now warning sunseekers to regularly apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing. Ben said: "I was lying down and the necklace was on my chest, pointing up at my neck. "It was like the necklace had reflected and magnified the sun into a laser beam and it's been sizzling there."Once I got up from the beach, I was in pain and that was when I realised I'd definitely [been] burnt."But then once I got back to my house, which was another hour from the beach, that's when I realised that I was in a bit of trouble."It got progressively worse for the next two days to the point where I was bedbound."I couldn't move without being in pain because I was so burned that every time I moved, it felt as if my skin was ripping or stretching."I didn't leave my bed for the next four or five days because I was in such excruciating pain. "I didn't end up going back to the beach for the rest of the holiday and I had to stay laying down in bed."It definitely ruined my holiday because I didn't get to see sunlight again for the next week and a half, and then even getting up for dinner and lunches was painful."Even having my eyelids open hurt."Luckily, a family member on holiday with them was a nurse, so they got a cream to treat the burns, and wrapped bandages around his neck to protect his scorched skin. Recommended Reading Now, Ben is encouraging other people to apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing to avoid the same fate. Ben said: "I would definitely say always be extra careful when wearing jewellery because whether it's real gold or not, it can potentially reflect off onto you. "I definitely recommend taking all jewellery off so this sort of thing doesn't happen. "Also, apply suncream regularly so you don't end up ruining your holiday and all of the money you spent to get there."
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Brit left with serious burns after sunbathing with jewellery
A British man has warned never to sunbathe with jewellery on after suffering second-degree burns when his necklace turned the sun's rays into a 'laser beam' that scorched his neck. Ben Parsons was on holiday with his family in the South of France when he fell asleep on a beach for six hours after applying just one layer of factor 30 suncream. The 27-year-old says he woke up several times throughout the mammoth nap but didn't realise how strong the sun was because the wind was keeping him cool. The worst of the burns were from where the gold necklace he was wearing had 'reflected the sun like a laser beam'. (Image: Kennedy News & Media) The worst of the burns were from where the gold necklace he was wearing had 'reflected the sun like a laser beam' - causing pus-filled blisters to erupt from his chin down to the base of his neck. Ben was left bedbound for five days due to the severity of the burns, which were so painful that he says it felt like his skin was ripping or stretching every time he moved. He says the ordeal 'ruined' his holiday as he was unable to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. The sales executive is now warning sunseekers to regularly apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing. Ben said: "I was lying down and the necklace was on my chest, pointing up at my neck. A post shared by Melanoma Fund (@melanomafund) Recommended Reading How long does sunscreen last? How to be safe in the sun Is it safe to use expired sunscreen? Expert issues advice Do you need sunscreen in the shade? Experts reveal answer Now, Ben is encouraging other people to apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing to avoid the same fate. Ben said: "I would definitely say always be extra careful when wearing jewellery because whether it's real gold or not, it can potentially reflect off onto you. "I definitely recommend taking all jewellery off so this sort of thing doesn't happen. "Also, apply suncream regularly so you don't end up ruining your holiday and all of the money you spent to get there."
South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Brit left with serious burns after sunbathing with jewellery
A British man has warned never to sunbathe with jewellery on after suffering second-degree burns when his necklace turned the sun's rays into a 'laser beam' that scorched his neck. Ben Parsons was on holiday with his family in the South of France when he fell asleep on a beach for six hours after applying just one layer of factor 30 suncream. The 27-year-old says he woke up several times throughout the mammoth nap but didn't realise how strong the sun was because the wind was keeping him cool. British man's holiday 'ruined' by jewellery sunburn It was only when he left the beach to return to his family's villa that he realised he was 'in trouble' as his whole body was covered in a painful, bright red burn. The worst of the burns were from where the gold necklace he was wearing had 'reflected the sun like a laser beam'. (Image: Kennedy News & Media) The worst of the burns were from where the gold necklace he was wearing had 'reflected the sun like a laser beam' - causing pus-filled blisters to erupt from his chin down to the base of his neck. Ben was left bedbound for five days due to the severity of the burns, which were so painful that he says it felt like his skin was ripping or stretching every time he moved. He says the ordeal 'ruined' his holiday as he was unable to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. The sales executive is now warning sunseekers to regularly apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing. Ben said: "I was lying down and the necklace was on my chest, pointing up at my neck. "It was like the necklace had reflected and magnified the sun into a laser beam and it's been sizzling there."Once I got up from the beach, I was in pain and that was when I realised I'd definitely [been] burnt."But then once I got back to my house, which was another hour from the beach, that's when I realised that I was in a bit of trouble."It got progressively worse for the next two days to the point where I was bedbound."I couldn't move without being in pain because I was so burned that every time I moved, it felt as if my skin was ripping or stretching."I didn't leave my bed for the next four or five days because I was in such excruciating pain. "I didn't end up going back to the beach for the rest of the holiday and I had to stay laying down in bed."It definitely ruined my holiday because I didn't get to see sunlight again for the next week and a half, and then even getting up for dinner and lunches was painful."Even having my eyelids open hurt."Luckily, a family member on holiday with them was a nurse, so they got a cream to treat the burns, and wrapped bandages around his neck to protect his scorched skin. Recommended Reading Now, Ben is encouraging other people to apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing to avoid the same fate. Ben said: "I would definitely say always be extra careful when wearing jewellery because whether it's real gold or not, it can potentially reflect off onto you. "I definitely recommend taking all jewellery off so this sort of thing doesn't happen. "Also, apply suncream regularly so you don't end up ruining your holiday and all of the money you spent to get there."
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Brit, 27, shares urgent warning never to sunbathe wearing jewellery after he was left bedbound for five days
A BRIT warned others never to sunbathe with jewellery on after his necklace turned the sun's rays into a "laser beam" - leaving him bedbound for five days. Ben Parsons was on holiday with his family in the South of France when he fell asleep on a beach for six hours, having only applied a single layer of factor 30 sun cream. 7 Ben Parsons, 27, fell asleep in the sun for six hours while on holiday in the South of France Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 7 The necklace he wore around his neck turned into a 'laser beam' that scorched his neck and cause it to erupt in blisters Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 7 Ben was bedbound for five days Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media The 27-year-old says he woke up several times throughout the mammoth nap but didn't realise how strong the sun was because the wind was keeping him cool. It was only when he left the beach to return to his family's villa that he realised he was "in trouble" - his whole body was covered in a painful, bright red burn. But the worst of the burns were from where the gold necklace he was wearing had "reflected the sun like a laser beam"- causing pus-filled blisters to erupt from his chin down to the base of his neck. Ben was left bedbound for five days due to the severity of the burns, which were so painful he says it felt like his skin was ripping or stretching every time he moved. He says the ordeal "ruined" his holiday as he was unable to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. The sales executive is now warning sunseekers to regularly apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing. Ben, from Weybridge, Surrey, said: "I was lying down and the necklace was on my chest pointing up at my neck. "It was like the necklace had reflected and magnified the sun into a laser beam and it's been sizzling there. "Once I got up from the beach I was in pain and that was when I realised I'd definitely [been] burnt. "But then once I got back to my house, which was another hour from the beach, that's when I realised that I was in a bit of trouble. Casa Amor star branded 'a dangerous idiot' for telling Love Island fans NOT to use suncream "It got progressively worse for the next two days to the point where I was bedbound. "I couldn't move without being in pain because I was so burned that every time I moved it felt as if my skin was ripping or stretching. "I didn't leave my bed for the next four or five days because I was in such excruciating pain. "I didn't end up going back to the beach for the rest of the holiday and I had to stay laying down in bed. 7 Ben said his holiday was 'ruined' as he couldn't spend any more time in the sun Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 7 The 27-year-old felt like his skin was 'ripping' whenever he moved Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 7 He warned others to layer up on sun cream and take off their jewellery Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media "It definitely ruined my holiday because I didn't get to see sunlight again for the next week and a half and then even getting up for dinner and lunches was painful. "Even having my eyelids open hurt." Luckily a family member on holiday with them was a nurse so got a cream to treat the burns, and wrapped bandages around his neck to protect his scorched skin. Now, Ben is encouraging other people to apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing in order to avoid the same fate. Ben said: "I would definitely say always be extra careful when wearing jewellery because whether it's real gold or not, it can potentially reflect off onto you. "I definitely recommend taking all jewellery off so this sort of thing doesn't happen. How much sun cream do you really need? THE NHS says adults should apply six to eight teaspoons of sunscreen over the entire body at each application. Given you should reapply every two hours, that is a lot of sun cream. Dr Kentley, MRA ambassador, tells Sun Health: 'Cover your first two fingers from bottom to top in sun cream and that should be enough for your face and neck each day. 'For the rest of the body, it should be around 30ml, which is the size of a shot glass. 'But that is a lot! It would mean going through about a bottle a day.' It's just a measurement to keep in mind – just remember you should probably be applying a lot more than you think. "Also apply sun cream regularly so you don't end up ruining your holiday and all of the money you spent to get there." While you may be at higher risk of sunburn while basking in the sun on holiday, you can also scorch your skin in the UK - on cloudy days too. And there's no safe or healthy way to get a tan. A tan does not protect your skin from the sun's harmful effects, despite myths about a "base tan". To best protect yourself from sunburn - which can lead to skin cancer - make sure to: Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm Cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses Use at least factor 30 sunscreen Reapply after swimming or sweating
The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Brit, 27, shares urgent warning never to sunbathe wearing jewellery after he was left bedbound for five days
A BRIT warned others never to sunbathe with jewellery on after his necklace turned the sun's rays into a "laser beam" - leaving him bedbound for five days. Ben Parsons was on holiday with his family in the South of France when he fell asleep on a beach for six hours, having only applied a single layer of factor 30 sun cream. 7 7 7 The 27-year-old says he woke up several times throughout the mammoth nap but didn't realise how strong the sun was because the wind was keeping him cool. It was only when he left the beach to return to his family's villa that he realised he was "in trouble" - his whole body was covered in a painful, bright red burn. But the worst of the burns were from where the gold necklace he was wearing had "reflected the sun like a laser beam"- causing pus-filled blisters to erupt from his chin down to the base of his neck. Ben was left bedbound for five days due to the severity of the burns, which were so painful he says it felt like his skin was ripping or stretching every time he moved. He says the ordeal "ruined" his holiday as he was unable to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. The sales executive is now warning sunseekers to regularly apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing. Ben, from Weybridge, Surrey, said: "I was lying down and the necklace was on my chest pointing up at my neck. "It was like the necklace had reflected and magnified the sun into a laser beam and it's been sizzling there. "Once I got up from the beach I was in pain and that was when I realised I'd definitely [been] burnt. "But then once I got back to my house, which was another hour from the beach, that's when I realised that I was in a bit of trouble. "It got progressively worse for the next two days to the point where I was bedbound. "I couldn't move without being in pain because I was so burned that every time I moved it felt as if my skin was ripping or stretching. "I didn't leave my bed for the next four or five days because I was in such excruciating pain. "I didn't end up going back to the beach for the rest of the holiday and I had to stay laying down in bed. 7 7 "It definitely ruined my holiday because I didn't get to see sunlight again for the next week and a half and then even getting up for dinner and lunches was painful. "Even having my eyelids open hurt." Luckily a family member on holiday with them was a nurse so got a cream to treat the burns, and wrapped bandages around his neck to protect his scorched skin. Now, Ben is encouraging other people to apply SPF and take their jewellery off when sunbathing in order to avoid the same fate. Ben said: "I would definitely say always be extra careful when wearing jewellery because whether it's real gold or not, it can potentially reflect off onto you. "I definitely recommend taking all jewellery off so this sort of thing doesn't happen. How much sun cream do you really need? THE NHS says adults should apply six to eight teaspoons of sunscreen over the entire body at each application. Given you should reapply every two hours, that is a lot of sun cream. Dr Kentley, MRA ambassador, tells Sun Health: 'Cover your first two fingers from bottom to top in sun cream and that should be enough for your face and neck each day. 'For the rest of the body, it should be around 30ml, which is the size of a shot glass. 'But that is a lot! It would mean going through about a bottle a day.' It's just a measurement to keep in mind – just remember you should probably be applying a lot more than you think. "Also apply sun cream regularly so you don't end up ruining your holiday and all of the money you spent to get there." While you may be at higher risk of sunburn while basking in the sun on holiday, you can also scorch your skin in the UK - on cloudy days too. And there's no safe or healthy way to get a tan. A tan does not protect your skin from the sun's harmful effects, despite myths about a "base tan". To best protect yourself from sunburn - which can lead to skin cancer - make sure to: Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm Cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses Use at least factor 30 sunscreen Reapply after swimming or sweating 7
