After sunburn peeling patients can use medication under the guidance of a doctor, usually do a good job of skin protection measures. Sunburn is clinically known as solar dermatitis, which is caused by prolonged exposure of the skin to high intensity ultraviolet light. Patients with symptoms of peeling, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use 3% boric acid solution cold compresses on the skin, the local skin can play a disinfectant role in swelling. At the same time, patients can also use hydrocortisone ointment and other glucocorticoid topical drugs applied to the affected skin, can promote recovery, relieve local pain, itching and other uncomfortable symptoms. However, it should be noted that 3% boric acid solution should not be used for large areas of skin damage, and hydrocortisone ointment should not be used for a long time. In addition to the above medication, patients also need to do a good job of skin protection, usually before going out, you can use aloe vera gel, sunscreen and other moisturizing, anti-ultraviolet radiation and other skin care products applied to the skin. When you go out, you can wear long sleeves, long pants, masks and other ways to protect the peeling parts of the skin, to avoid the second sunburn led to aggravation of the symptoms. Sunburn itself is self-limiting, and most patients recover on their own without special treatment. Patients with peeling symptoms usually recover faster after active treatment and skin protection, so there is no need for patients to worry too much.