How to Treat a Severe Sunburn

Video Transcript

"You know, a trip to the beach or long periods outdoors in the sun, can lead to problems with sunburn. Hi, I'm Captain Joe Bruni and what I'm going to discuss and talk about is how to treat a severe sunburn. A severe sunburn will be a deep reddening of the skin with possible blistering. When this occurs, you want to be careful not to pop or break the blisters. Severe sunburn can also result in very itchy skin and you will have a tendency to want to scratch. Avoid scratching the area so you don't break open the blister and risk the chance of bacteria and infection setting in. Treat the area with some type of Aloe Vera gel or take long, cool baths, to release endorphins to that area and help reduce pain. After long, cool baths, wear light, loose fitting clothing for the next several days as the skin begins to heal itself. Also, over the counter pain relievers, such as Tylenol, Aspirin, or Ibuprofen, can be taken to help reduce the pain. Sunburns are never a fun thing to experience, but after long periods in the sun many of us will have some type of sunburn occur. I'm Captain Joe Bruni. Stay safe and we'll see ya next time."