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with Garvan J. Lynch B.Sc.N.U.I. B.Sc. Chem. G.R.S.C. B.Sc. Pharm. M.P.S.I. M.R.Pharm.S. of Lynchs Pharmacy
Sunburn You know sunburn when it happens: red, painful skin that feels hot to the touch. Sunburn usually appears within a few hours after sun exposure and may take from several days to several weeks to fade. Intense sun exposure that results in sunburn increases your risk of certain complications and related skin diseases. These include dry, wrinkled skin; liver spots; actinic keratoses; and skin cancer, including melanoma.
Symptoms Signs and symptoms of sunburn include: • Pinkness or redness • Skin that feels warm or hot to the touch • Pain or tenderness • Swelling • Small fluid-filled blisters, which may break
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Sunburn typically resolves on its own within several days, depending on the severity of the burn.
• Headache, fever and fatigue if sunburn covers a large area
Causes Sunburns are caused by exposure to too much ultraviolet (UV) light. UV radiation is a wavelength of sunlight in a range too short for the human eye to see. UV light is divided into three wavelength bands — ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet C (UVC). Only UVA and UVB rays reach the earth.
Treatments and drugs Sunburn treatment doesn’t heal your skin or prevent damage to your skin, but it can reduce pain, swelling and discomfort. You may find home remedies helpful. These include taking a nonprescription anti-inflammatory medication, applying a cool compress and applying an aloe vera lotion.
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Lifestyle remedies Once sunburn occurs, you can’t do much to limit damage to your skin. However, the following tips may reduce your pain and discomfort in the hours and days following sunburn: Take anti-inflammatory medication, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, on a regular basis according to the label instructions until redness and soreness subside. Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers. Apply cold compresses — such as a towel dampened with cool tap water — to the affected skin. Or take a cool bath or shower. Apply a moisturizing cream, aloe vera lotion or hydrocortisone cream to affected skin. A low-dose (0.5 percent to 1 percent) hydrocortisone cream may decrease pain and swelling, and speed up healing.
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If blisters form, don’t break them. They contain your natural body fluid (serum) and are a protective layer. Also, breaking blisters slows the healing process and increases the risk of infection. If needed, lightly cover blisters with gauze. If blisters break on their own, apply an antibacterial cream. Drink plenty of fluids. Sun exposure and heat can cause fluid loss through your skin. Be sure to replenish those fluids to prevent dehydration — when your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. Treat peeling skin gently. Within a few days, the affected area may begin to peel. This is simply your body’s way of getting rid of the top layer of damaged skin. While your skin is peeling, continue to use moisturizing cream. If you need more information, call Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.
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