Sunburn: what to do

Most of us are familiar with sunburn. In the summer, when the sun is bright, it is very easy to get sunburned. What should be done in such a situation to heal the burn as soon as possible? And how to behave so as not to get such a burn?

How to treat sunburn

If it so happened that you spent a long time under the scorching sun and got burned, you need to take all measures as soon as possible to alleviate the condition and provide first aid.

Apply a wet compress immediately to the affected area. This will relieve pain and retain moisture in the skin. Keep this compress on your skin for about 20 minutes. If possible, immerse yourself in a bath of room temperature water.

Then treat the most damaged skin areas with a special burn spray or a special moisturizer. Burned skin needs rest, so stay indoors as much as possible out of direct sunlight. If you feel faint, take a paracetamol or aspirin tablet. If you experience symptoms such as chills and fever, dry mouth and nausea, headaches, be sure to seek medical attention. These signs indicate dehydration.

Sunburn in children

For the delicate skin of a child, a very short exposure to the sun without protection is enough to get a severe burn. The sun is especially treacherous near water. Its surface, like a mirror, reflects the sun's rays and enhances their effect several times.

If you did not save your baby and he still got burned, you need to quickly help him:

• Take the child immediately into the shadows.
• If you notice a deterioration, an increase temperature, chills, swelling, or a large burn area, be sure to call your doctor.
• Use anti-burn sprays to relieve your baby. You can lubricate the skin with juice aloe or Panthenol.
• To restore water balance, a child needs a lot of fluid. It can be bottled water, fruit drink or fresh juice.
• If the temperature rises, then use antipyretic drugs.
• To reduce painful sensations, wear loose cotton or other natural fabrics on your baby.

Sunburn remedy

At this time, a lot of effective drugs are sold that alleviate the condition after a sunburn. The most effective are the following:

• Bepenten cream perfectly heals sunburned skin. It quickly removes the signs of inflammation from burns. It must be used twice a day.

• Lubricate burned areas with zinc ointment to relieve irritation and inflammation. It should be applied to dry skin every 4-6 hours. Bandages can be used. If there are open wounds, then it is impossible to smear them with zinc ointment.
• For anesthesia and disinfection of the burn area, apply Bioflorin cream to the affected areas. This product forms a protective film and helps to reduce discomfort. It can be used several times a day.

• If the degree of skin damage is small, then D-Panthenol cream can be applied. It is applied in a thin layer, you can rub it in lightly. Use it four times a day, more often. D-Panthenol can be purchased as a cream, spray, or ointment.

How not to get sunburned

To reduce the risk of getting burned, start your sunbathing with a few minutes. The first sessions should not last longer than 20 minutes. If you have delicate pale skin, this time should be even shorter. Be sure to lubricate your skin with special products to protect from the active sun. Apply the product 20 minutes before going outside.

Remember that sun protection needs to be renewed every two or three hours. Indeed, during this time, the cream loses about half of its sunscreen properties. At the same time, try not to skimp on the cream. You should spend at least 20 ml of the product on one application.

Try not to go out in the sun during its peak hours. It is known that the sun's rays are more aggressive during the hours from 11 am to 4 pm. Therefore, at this time it is better to be in the shade. If you burn yourself very quickly, then at this time it is better to go into the room altogether, or at least hide under a canopy.