A sunburn is something everyone experiences at times in their lives when they go out to the beach and lie under the sun expecting to get a golden tan. When the skin is exposed to prolonged periods of time under the sun, the skin burns and becomes red and irritated.
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When sunburn develops, your skin reddens and becomes painful. If the sunburn is serious, you can develop more severe symptoms such as inflammation and blisters. You may also get symptoms like the flu such as feeling feverish accompanied by chills, nausea, a headache, and weakness.
After a few days later, your body will begin to get rid of dead skin cells and this can be noticed as your skin will begin to peel off and feel itchy.
Management of sunburn
Sunburn can be treated in various ways, the goal of a sunburn treatment is to relieve reddened, inflamed skin while easing the pain. Examples of these home remedies include:
- Cold compression. This is done by applying an ice pack to the affected area or by taking a cold bath.
- Use of creams or gels. Creams or gels containing ingredients such as methanol, camphor, or aloe can be rubbed on the skin to help ease the pain that comes from sunburn. Refrigerating the cream first will make it feel better when you apply it on the affected area.
- Use of NSAIDs can help lessen the swelling and discomfort.
- Staying hydrated by drinking more water and other fluids.
- Avoid the sun. Until your sunburn completely heals.
Sunburn is treatable at home without the need for a trip to the hospital, but you should see a doctor if these symptoms arise:
- A fever of 102°F (38.88°C) or higher
- Chills
- Severe discomfort
- Sunburn blisters that affect a large portion of your body
- Dry mouth
- A decrease in urination
- Weakness
- Thirst
Prevention
You can prevent sunburn from happening with these tips to help your skin stay safe while you’re outside:
- Use sunscreen. Cover any exposed areas of your skin with sunscreen.
- Take note of the time.
- Use the appropriate clothing. If you need to be outdoors use appropriate sun-protective clothing such as:
- A broad-brimmed hat
- A long-sleeved shirt and pants
- Protective sunglasses that block UV rays
FACT CHECK
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/sunburn#1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunburn
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sunburn/symptoms-causes/syc-20355922