The sun is essential for our balance and health. But do not exaggerate! While sunrays give a feeling of well being and a beautiful tan, they are also harmful to the skin if exposure is not controlled. The Sunburning - Burning appears rather often during the initial days of exposure to sunlight in people whose skin is not used to it and is poorly protected. It is characterized by red and painful spots. The burning sensation tends to disappear within two days, then there is peeling and a temporary tanning may appear. How to avoid it: Expose your body to sunlight little by little; avoid sitting in the sun for a long time and sunbathing when the sun is shining more brightly (from midday to four p.m.). Look out for cloudy sky that lets ultraviolet rays pass through. Use products adapted to your type of skin and the degree of solar intensity. Do not hesitate to apply the product again, especially in the case of strong perspiration or after getting wet. An extra piece of advice: to avoid peeling, apply mosturizing lotion to your skin after each time you expose your body to the sun.
	Some sea urchins may cause a burning sensation when a swimmer touches their burning spines. A simple treatment consists of covering the skin with gauze and alcohol or diluted ammonia. Sea hedgehogs are dangerous due to their many needles. To remove them from the skin it is better to be patient and at night apply on the wounded area a layer of Vaseline covered with a gauze. On the next day the skin will be soft and it will be easier to remove the needles with the aid of small tweezers.
	During vacation, physical exercises must begin slowly. Daring people are subject to a great many muscular and articulation problems. Among the most common are: cramp, a sudden, involuntary, spasmodic, prolonged muscular contraction causing severe pain, often occurring in the leg or shoulder as the result of strain or chill and a temporary partial paralysis of habitually or excessively used muscles. In summer, abundant perspiration facilitates its occurrence. Interrupting the exercise and drinking a lot of liquid are enough to control the problem. Straining is an elongation of muscular fibers beyond their physiological limits, without rupturing them. Applying heat locally and massaging with relaxing pomades bring rapid relief. Sprain is a lesion of the articulation caused by an abrupt movement of the same. If there is no fracture nor ligament displacement the treatment is simple. Rest and immobilization are enough to control the recovery. Above all, do not massage.

Here you can find some addresses and phones of hospitals and clinics in Búzios area.