What to do when your skin stings and itches after sunburn

The skin after sunburn itching intolerable consider sunburn, treatment can be used to use out of the environment, cold compresses and medication.
1. General treatment: first of all, before the lesions completely subside, try to avoid sunburn again. Usually should pay attention to sunscreen, avoid light, when you go out you can apply sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses and the use of shading items such as sunscreen.
2. Cold compresses: tap water or ice milk cold compresses on the affected area, can relieve itching, redness and swelling to some extent.
3. medication: medication can also be used, such as external application of glycerite lotion, mometasone furoate cream and other drugs can stop itching, anti-inflammatory. If necessary, oral antihistamines such as loratadine can be combined.
If the symptoms of sunburn are serious, it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor in time to avoid aggravation of the condition. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.