Peeling after sunburn refers to solar dermatitis, which is an acute phototoxic reaction that occurs in sun-exposed skin after intense sunlight exposure. The peeling of the skin after sunburn is generally not to be torn off.
The reason is that after peeling, a new epithelium will appear, and the skin is not fully repaired, so if the peeled skin is torn off, it is likely to cause secondary damage to the skin, which may cause the skin to bleed. The recovery time of the sunburn is also affected, is not conducive to the repair of the skin after sunburn, so after the sunburn peeling skin is not recommended to tear off.
In the sunburn peeling can use cool water cold compress, promote local blood contraction, relieve pain, bathing should also be warm water-based, to prevent pain aggravation; also need to pay attention to diet to avoid spicy stimulating food, but also follow the doctor’s instructions to use vitamin E cream for treatment, can help skin repair.
If the patient after sunburn peeling, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, not to deal with it on their own.