Sunburn, How Do I Deal with It?

Finally the day off has come and you are going on a cruise with your friends, sea and sand, also the scorching sun. This means that you will often get painful sunburns. Will you cancel your trip or what is the solution?

Complete this article to learn how to protect yourself from and deal with sunburns.

Sunburn Occurrence

What you need most after a period of stress, whether at work or study, is to relax under the sun on the soft sand. But as the hours of the day advanced, the sun got hotter, which you forgot to notice because of your preoccupation with female friends’ conversations and your cold drink in your hand.

After a while and as soon as you decide to get up, you will feel as if flames are rushing from your skin, and you will notice its redness and swelling a little.

And then you will realize that you have been sunburned dear as a result of direct exposure to the sun for several hours during the afternoon.

And now that it happened, what is the right way to relieve pain?

Dealing with Sunburn

Drink water (about 2 liters).
Take a painkiller and a fever reducer.
Put compresses on the burned areas. Either an ice pack wrapped in a cloth or cheesecloth soaked in cold water.
Apply a moisturizing cream to reduce dryness and relieve heat, such as: Mebo ointment – Panthenol cream – Aloe vera gel.

Be careful not to exfoliate the areas where redness appears, and give it enough time to heal, And try to avoid direct sunlight again until it fully heals.

Also read: Day and Night Cream to Moisturize and Nourish the Skin

When Do I Visit the Doctor in Case of Sunburn?

Are you wondering if this treatment is enough or do you need to see a doctor? Let us simply tell you when to seek medical help:

If the sunburn area is large or several areas of your body have been burned.
If the feeling of inflammation and pain happens for 48 hours or more.
If you have a fever.
If you feel symptoms of weakness, dehydration, inability to move and focus.
In case you notice the appearance of blisters in the place of sunburn.

And when should an emergency request or access to the nearest medical point?

If your temperature rises above 39 degrees Celsius, or when you notice the following symptoms:

Confusion.
Fainting.
Dehydration.

Those Exposed to Sunburn

You may have asked, among your friends, what made you more likely to get a sunburn? All of you were exposed to direct sunlight from 10 am to 4 pm. This is really hurtful. But you are the one who got hurt the most, why?

Being fair-skinned, with blond or red hair, and blue or green eyes makes you more likely to get sunburned.
You would also go swimming and immediately return to sitting in the sun, this made your skin wet which is more susceptible to burns than dry skin.
Also, swimming in salt water removed the sunscreen that you forgot to put on again.
You may have already started taking retinoids for acne, which can make your skin much more sensitive to the sun compared to someone who doesn’t take this medication.

Here we must warn you about the drugs that increase sensitivity to the sun, which are: (antibiotics, retinoids, ibuprofen).

Always remember: You should check with your pharmacist or doctor to know the side effects of the medicines you take on a regular basis.

Also read: Acne is Not Only for Teenagers!

Avoiding Sunburn

Here’s how can you spend a calm summer vacation without burns and redness?

Try not to be exposed to direct sun between the hours from ten in the morning until four in the afternoon, or at least spend as little time as possible.
Avoid normal tanning or tanning sessions.
Wear a wide hat to protect your head, and loose, light-colored clothing to block the sun from as much of your body as possible.
Wear sunglasses to protect the retina, which is also exposed to sunburn.
Use a waterproof sunscreen with at least spf 30, and do not forget to reapply it every two hours, and use a lip balm that contains sun protection.
Also remember to drink fluids regularly.
Avoid alcohol, as it increases your skin’s sensitivity to the sun.

Finally, I wish you a happy summer vacation, with good health and lasting beauty, far from sunburn. We hope you liked the article. Do not forget to always follow Farashti Magazine to get the unique and useful information for you. Stay safe.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunburn

How long does it take to heal from a sunburn?

The period ranges between 3-5 days in the event of a mild sunburn. And about a week in the case of moderate burns. For severe burns, it is possible to take a period of two weeks, paying attention to the necessity of visiting the doctor and taking care of the case.

How to treat sunburn quickly?

Drinking water, taking pain relievers and fever reducers, applying moisturizing creams and sunscreen, and staying away from sunlight as much as possible.