The main cause of bumps and itching after sunburn is solar dermatitis. Patients with sunburn bumps, itching should immediately take measures to prevent sunburn, and follow the doctor’s instructions for local medication or systemic medication for treatment.
1. sunscreen: sunburn caused by solar dermatitis, will lead to local skin erythema, itching and burning sensation. After being sunburned, you should immediately take measures to protect yourself from the sun, so as not to cause secondary damage.
2. Topical medication: follow the doctor’s instructions for external glycerine lotion, compound indomethacin tincture or glucocorticosteroids such as hydrocortisone ointment, severe cases can be 3% boric acid water wet compress.
3. Systemic medication: When there are systemic symptoms, chlorpheniramine maleate tablets and benzylamine hydrochloride tablets can be taken orally under the guidance of doctor to relieve the symptoms caused by sun allergy, such as bumps, itching, burning pain and so on. If necessary, oral hydroxychloroquine, vitamin C, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, etc. In severe cases, systematic application of glucocorticosteroids, such as prednisone, etc. can be used.
Patients with bumps and itching after sunburn should actively seek medical attention and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment. The above drugs must be used under the guidance of a professional physician, do not use drugs privately, so as not to cause serious consequences.