How to treat a red and itchy sunburn

Sunburned skin redness, very itchy, should be timely out of the sun environment, and follow the doctor’s instructions for external or oral medication. 1. Topical drugs: for sunburned skin redness, itchy symptoms, can be in the professional doctor under the guidance of the external application of glycerite lotion or glucocorticoid drugs. Glycolite lotion has the effect of anti-inflammatory, anti-itching and skin protection, and should be shaken well before use. Glucocorticosteroid preparations, including Denadyl cream, dexamethasone acetate cream, etc., can play the role of anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic. 2. Oral medication: For the redness and itchiness produced by solar dermatitis, you can also follow the doctor’s instructions to take oral antihistamines to reduce the inflammatory response, commonly including levocetirizine, loratadine and so on. When the disease is serious, the systematic use of glucocorticoids, such as oral prednisone. In conclusion, when the sunburned skin is red and itchy, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and choose the appropriate treatment under the guidance of the doctor. It is also recommended to wear sunscreen clothing or carry an umbrella when going out.