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Sun Safety: Sunburn Treatments
July 24, 2023 at 03:51 PM EDT
By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Christian Sayles
Everyone loves the sun, but no one loves getting sunburnt! Here we’ll discuss what you can do to treat overexposure to the sun’s potentially damaging and deadly ultraviolent (UV) rays.
When a person experiences sunburn, it is an indication that proper clothing hasn’t been worn or sunscreen was improperly used. As a result, overexposure to the sun will cause redness to the skin and an awful stinging pain that’s exacerbated when touched. Sunburn should be treated as soon as it is revealed as it can lead to further damage to your skin.
Here are just a few things you can do to treat sunburn:
Properly treating your skin as soon as you’ve realized sunburning has taken place can go a long way! Sunburn that is not properly taken care of immediately can result in permanent damage or even skin cancers. Remember, the best way to stay safe from sunburn is to wear proper clothing and apply sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating of 30 or higher while having fun in the sun.
Source(s): Environmental Protection Agency, American Academy of Dermatology Association
(Image provided by Pixabay.com)
When a person experiences sunburn, it is an indication that proper clothing hasn’t been worn or sunscreen was improperly used. As a result, overexposure to the sun will cause redness to the skin and an awful stinging pain that’s exacerbated when touched. Sunburn should be treated as soon as it is revealed as it can lead to further damage to your skin.
Here are just a few things you can do to treat sunburn:
- Shower or bathe frequently to relieve the pain. Make sure to gently pat the skin but not completely dry so there can be some moisture left to trap into the skin.
- Moisturize the skin with aloe vera or soy to ease the pain caused by sunburned skin. If the moisturizer doesn’t help to soothe the pain, you may want to purchase a hydrocortisone cream which can help ease any discomfort.
- Take proper medication to reduce swelling, redness or pain such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
- Increase your water intake. Since sunburn reduces fluid in your skin, it can lead to dehydration.
- Do NOT pop any blisters! Blisters are a sign of second-degree burns. You may be tempted to pop them, but they are helping your skin heal and protecting your skin from infections. Popping them may lead to an infection and further damage to your skin.
- Wear extra layers of clothing while your skin heals such as tightly woven fabrics. One way of testing if your clothing protects against the sun is by holding it up to a light source. If light can shine through it, then it is not properly protecting your skin.
Properly treating your skin as soon as you’ve realized sunburning has taken place can go a long way! Sunburn that is not properly taken care of immediately can result in permanent damage or even skin cancers. Remember, the best way to stay safe from sunburn is to wear proper clothing and apply sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating of 30 or higher while having fun in the sun.
Source(s): Environmental Protection Agency, American Academy of Dermatology Association
(Image provided by Pixabay.com)