At Home Sunburn Care
Sunburn causes pain, blistering and skin peeling. In most cases, people can treat a sunburn at home through a variety of simple methods without calling a doctor. Ultimately, however, the condition may take several days to resolve itself. Does this Spark an idea?
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Pain Relief
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A sunburn may take up to 24 hours to develop its full range of symptoms, including pain. Cooling the sunburned skin will reduce pain symptoms. The Mayo Clinic recommends that sunburn sufferers try cold compresses or baths, along with common anti-inflammatory pain relievers.
Skin Changes
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Sunburn patients should avoid breaking any blisters that form to prevent possible infections and speed healing. Regular application of moisturizing creams before and during the peeling phase will soothe the skin and help it heal.
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Considerations
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Some severe sunburns call for medical attention, especially those that cause blisters over a large skin area or make the patient feverish, according to the Mayo Clinic. Avoiding unnecessary sun exposure and using sunscreens with ultraviolet protection can prevent future sunburns from occurring.
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