SUNBURN TO SKIN

by Shrihari Sawant Consultant

SUNBURN TO SKIN

A sunburn occurs when skin is burned by exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet light. Sunburn is better prevented than treated. Sunburn results from too much sun or sun-equivalent exposure. It is a burn from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The consequence of this burn is inflammation of the skin. The long-term consequences of years of overexposure to the sun are significant. One blistering sunburn doubles the likelihood of developing malignant melanoma. Chronic sun exposure causes premature wrinkling and ageing of the skin.

Avoid lotions that contain topical anesthetic medications because you can become sensitized and then allergic to that medicine.

Remedies To Cure and Prevent Sunburn:- Make a paste of of barley, turmeric and yogurt in equal proportions. Apply it over the area of sunburns for sunburn relief.

Sunscreen should be generously applied. If out in the sun for a prolonged period of time during the day, wearing a hat and other protective clothing is recommended. Light clothing reflects the sun most effectively.

If the sunburn is not localized to one area, you may want to bathe in the tub instead. First clean the tub with hydrogen peroxide or mall amount of bleach and be sure to rinse the tub thoroughly. For this bath you will need tons of tea bags. Brew the tea with boiling water until it is very strong, and you can cool this down with half cold water. You should not get in until the water is no longer warm, and be sure to get out when tea water gets too cold. You will need to either lie down in the tube or have the tub filled high enough to cover all the sunburned areas.

Apply cold aloe vera gel, apple cider vinegar or plantain to help heal sunburn.