What to do about sunburn

Sunburn can usually be treated with sun protection or rehydration, cold compresses, and medications. 1. Sun protection or rehydration solution: For sunburned areas, further sunburn should be avoided. At the same time, salt water or sports drinks can be consumed in moderation to maintain the body’s fluid balance and prevent water loss. 2. Cold compress: avoid direct sunlight environment, you can use cold water soaked wet towels or towels wrapped in ice packs, sunburned parts of the cold compresses, to help ease the pain, swelling and other phenomena caused by sunburn. Cold compresses need to pay attention to prohibit ice packs directly in contact with the skin to prevent frostbite. 3. medication: if the degree of sunburn is light, you can use glycerine lotion to smear, if the symptoms are more serious, you can also take oral antihistamines such as cetirizine. If sunburned, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.