What can and cannot be done if you have a sunburn?

You can get sunburned not only on the beach, but also while walking around the city or working in the summer garden. Let’s say you made a mistake and forgot to apply SPF before going out in the heat. Naturally, under the scorching sun of +30 degrees, your skin burned. And now you can barely sleep or find a comfortable position for the pain to stop. We tell you how to give yourself first aid in case of sunburn.

How to treat sunburned skin

It is important to first assess how badly you have been burned. Redness, burning, tightness and discomfort are common symptoms, but if you develop blisters, a high temperature, a rapid heartbeat, nausea or dizziness, you should seek medical attention immediately. You should take an antipyretic or anti-inflammatory medication before the doctors arrive.

So, at the first signs of a burn, you need to:

– Go indoors or at least into the shade;

– If there are no buildings nearby, cover exposed parts of the body with clothing, a towel or other dense fabric;

– Replenish fluid deficiency in the body;

– Drink cold, clean water; but avoid soda, coffee, alcohol and even hot tea;

– If there are no blisters or open wounds on the skin, you can rinse the skin with water and then apply sunscreen or panthenol. In mild sunburns, it will take 3-5 days for the skin to heal;

– Apply a cold compress for 10-15 minutes several times a day;

– Apply aloe vera juice to relieve itching;

– Make a mask from crushed cucumbers and apply it to your skin.

What actions can harm sunburned skin?

Things you should never do if you have a sunburn:

– Apply ice and take a cold shower – sudden temperature change will increase inflammation;

– Do not pierce the blisters with a needle or other sharp objects – otherwise infection will occur;

– Wipe the skin with products containing alcohol (alcohol dries the skin and increases peeling);

– Lubricate the skin with any vegetable oil (oil interferes with air exchange and natural cooling of the skin);

–If there are wounds, blisters or acne, apply fermented milk products;

– Use scrubs or harsh washcloths to speed up exfoliation, as this will seriously damage the skin.