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Red-headed Scotsman suffers second degree burns after working outside in the sunshine
Should you ever consider skimping on the sunblock when the sun's out, remember this unfortunate gardener.
Greg Binnie, 20, from Edinburgh, spent last Saturday working outside - and despite it being a sunny day, he didn't bother with sun cream.
"I did notice that I was feeling incredibly hot on the Saturday but I just put this down to me cutting the grass," he said.
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However, when he got home from work at the end of the day, he realised how badly burned he was - with a number of blisters.
"The areas worst affected are my neck and shoulders and as I am incredibly fair skinned I do find myself quite sensitive to the sun," said red-headed Greg, who's been working extra hours to save money for a trip to Ibiza.
"My mum and dad were shocked as they couldn’t believe how it had turned out, they have been brand new in helping me out as I have been stuck in bed since.
"I have been to the local pharmacy who advised me to keep using Sudocrem and Aloe Vera spray, although I have started to use natural yogurt to treat it as a lot of people online recommended this and I’m already seeing a difference.
"It is incredibly painful, especially for basic things such as moving my arms and lying down. I’ve been trying to sleep on my front but not having much luck.
"My warning to others would be don’t be naive. I only just got back from a month in Australia and used sun cream every day.
"Because I am now back in Scotland I just assumed I’d be fine without as the weather in Scotland isn’t usually too great.
‘I will absolutely be more cautious from now on. Yes I have been sunburnt in the past, but never to this extent. I’ve definitely learnt my lesson."