How to save your skin from sunburn

Sunburned skin, also known as solar dermatitis, can usually be relieved by choosing general treatment, medication, and home care in conjunction with your doctor. 1. General treatment: The sunburned area should be avoided to avoid re-exposure to sunlight to prevent infection and secondary damage. 2. Medication: After the patient’s skin is sunburned, there will be obvious itching symptoms, at this time, you can apply glycerine lotion, which can play a role in stopping itching and astringent effect. If necessary, glucocorticoid ointment can be added, such as hydrocortisone, to play a local anti-inflammatory effect. In severe cases, boric acid solution can be used to apply wet compresses. If there are systemic symptoms, oral antihistamine and vitamin C can be taken. 3. Home care: For patients with sunburn, they should look for a shady place so as to reduce light exposure. At the same time, wear loose and soft clothing, avoid rubbing the affected area, use mild non-irritating cleaning products to clean the affected area to avoid infection. It is recommended that patients with sunburn should take into account their own situation and follow the doctor’s instructions to give the appropriate treatment, do not blindly use drugs.