What to do after being exposed to the sun

After being exposed to the sun, according to the different degree of symptomatic manifestation, the need to take cold compresses, external and oral medication and other treatments. 1. Mild, moderate sunburn: should first pay attention to protect, avoid re-exposure to radiation, treatment, you can first use a cool towel on the sunburned skin local, can play a temporary soothing and sedative effect, in addition can also be used with topical glycerine lotion and glucocorticosteroid ointment, such as hydrocortisone butyrate ointment. 2. Severe sunburn: If the skin surface after sunburn has obvious ulceration, oozing, you can use topical medications to disinfect and anti-inflammatory local wet compresses, such as boric acid solution and dilute potassium permanganate solution, such as itching obvious can also be taken orally antihistamines such as chlortetracycline, etc. to cooperate with the treatment. If you experience discomfort after sun exposure, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible. By the doctor according to the sunburn situation, the development of diagnosis and treatment program, to avoid delaying the condition. The medication should be used according to the doctor’s instructions, do not use your own medication.