Have you spent too much time in the sun and now look like a lobster and feel terrible? Not only can sunburns be very painful with red, hot, and inflamed skin but sunburns can also increase your risk for skin cancers and lead to other long-term problems such as premature wrinkling, spotting, and aging of the skin. It’s best to begin treating your sunburn as soon as you notice it. First, avoid direct sunlight and seek shade-indoors is best.