It is all of us Ever forget to protect our skin against excessive sun exposure ... and pay a high price. A sunburn is sometimes a hard reminder of our carelessness that can last a few hours, and often a few days.
A sunburn is nothing but a burn, injury to the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet rays. Nowadays, having a sunburn is often seen as a sign of negligence or bad luck. Resulting in immediate consequences as discomfort, pain and burning
marks on the skin, it also assigns other longer-term harm, as does
contribute to the development of certain skin cancers.
As is the case for any injury affecting the integrity of the skin, sunburn requires first aid.
In case of sunburn, apply the following measures:
Do not stay in the sun. Look for shadows, or better yet, go indoors, protected from light.
Apply cold compresses to the affected areas.
Use a soothing product "after sun" with ingredients like aloe, known for its virtues in case of sunburn. Consult your pharmacist for choosing the product most suited to the situation.
Drink a lot of water. Being well hydrated (e) will make you feel better and help your skin heal.
If your skin blistered, do not drill. If it peels off, do not try to pull the skin layers. Your skin is healing, so try not to compromise.
If your skin is damaged (presence of blisters or other), clean it with saline or clean water and avoid the soap. Apply an antibiotic cream or ointment to promote healing. Some products contain a local analgesic to relieve pain and itching. Cover the damaged skin areas with a bandage.
Consider taking a pain reliever (such as acetaminophen) to relieve pain or malaise.
Consult a physician if you have a fever, have severe pain, notice a deterioration of your general condition, present signs of dehydration, or if your skin is burned significantly.
Prevention remains the best strategy to avoid getting sunburned! Learn from your mistakes, and for future consideration, consult your pharmacist who can provide you many tips on sun protection.
As is the case for any injury affecting the integrity of the skin, sunburn requires first aid.
In case of sunburn, apply the following measures:
Do not stay in the sun. Look for shadows, or better yet, go indoors, protected from light.
Apply cold compresses to the affected areas.
Use a soothing product "after sun" with ingredients like aloe, known for its virtues in case of sunburn. Consult your pharmacist for choosing the product most suited to the situation.
Drink a lot of water. Being well hydrated (e) will make you feel better and help your skin heal.
If your skin blistered, do not drill. If it peels off, do not try to pull the skin layers. Your skin is healing, so try not to compromise.
If your skin is damaged (presence of blisters or other), clean it with saline or clean water and avoid the soap. Apply an antibiotic cream or ointment to promote healing. Some products contain a local analgesic to relieve pain and itching. Cover the damaged skin areas with a bandage.
Consider taking a pain reliever (such as acetaminophen) to relieve pain or malaise.
Consult a physician if you have a fever, have severe pain, notice a deterioration of your general condition, present signs of dehydration, or if your skin is burned significantly.
Prevention remains the best strategy to avoid getting sunburned! Learn from your mistakes, and for future consideration, consult your pharmacist who can provide you many tips on sun protection.
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