Skin sunburn refers to solar dermatitis, which is an acute phototoxic reaction that occurs in the skin at the place of exposure to the sun due to intense sunlight. The use of cucumber compresses is generally ineffective, and can be treated with topical medications and oral medications for relief.
Cucumber is food, no medicinal value, the skin after sunburn with cucumber compresses, do not pay attention to hygiene will also lead to local infection, triggering serious consequences, should be correctly treated to prevent infection.
Generally can be used externally glycerine lotion and (or) glucocorticosteroids such as Dinaid cream, severe cases can be used 3% boric acid solution wet compresses. Those with systemic symptoms can take oral antihistamines such as loratadine, vitamin C, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, and in severe cases, glucocorticoids can be applied systematically.
Sunburned skin should be timely consultation, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment. Drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice, do not use unauthorized prescriptions.