Sunburn and how to 'treat' it

Summer comes with vacations and beach holidays. Many people are so busy enjoying the sand and the blue sea that they forget about the danger lurking under the bright sun - sunburn.

Summer comes with vacations and swimming. Many people are so busy enjoying the sand and the blue sea that they forget about the danger that lurks under the bright sun - sunburn. Sunburn can range from mild to severe and the first thing you need to do is to do first aid before deciding whether to bother the doctor or not.

After a few hours of sun exposure, you may experience symptoms such as burning sensation, unusual redness, swelling or blisters on the skin. More seriously, the body may experience reactions such as headache, fever, fatigue, etc.

Need to drink lots of water, increase green vegetables and fruits.

If you determine you have a sunburn, take the following steps:

Immediately get out of the shade, go indoors, and take a cool shower. Be sure to use cool water, not ice, to avoid deepening the sunburn. For more comfort, you can apply a clean towel dampened with cool water to the sunburned area.

Apply moisturizer to the sunburned area. If symptoms are severe, use low-dose hydrocortisone cream (not for pregnant or breastfeeding women) to relieve pain and itching.

If you have blisters, be very gentle, avoid breaking them. Let the blisters subside and peel off on their own after a few days. If the blisters break, gently clean them with saline or scented soap, facial soap, and clean water (depending on your circumstances and conditions). Then cover the wound with sterile gauze or at least a clean cloth.

Do not apply homemade mixtures such as cooking oil, butter, egg whites, milk or other medications to the skin without a doctor's prescription. You should also consult a dermatologist about facial masks. Remember: the damaged skin area is very sensitive, avoid unnecessary impacts that slow down the recovery process. If possible, let the skin recover naturally.

See a doctor if you have large blisters. Large blisters are best treated early to avoid infection.

During the sunburn stage, you should drink plenty of water and increase your intake of green vegetables and fruits. You should limit sun exposure until your skin recovers. Wear protective clothing to protect your skin from the sun and limit exposure to harmful UV rays. Do not apply makeup to sunburned skin to avoid slowing down the recovery process or causing dark spots. Eating lots of fruits like carrots and other orange vegetables also helps protect against sunburn.

According to SK&DS