Itching of the skin after sunburn is considered to be related to solar dermatitis. It is recommended to detach from the environment, give anti-itch, antihistamine treatment, if necessary with glucocorticoid drugs, can help relieve the symptoms.
1. Get out of the environment: summer ultraviolet rays are relatively strong, the sun’s ultraviolet rays and other components of the long-term effect on the skin, may trigger a photoallergic reaction, resulting in skin rashes, itching. It is recommended to get out of the environment in time to avoid further aggravation of the symptoms of skin allergy.
2. Topical antipruritic drugs: Topical antipruritic drugs, such as glycerite lotion and zinc oxide cream, have an astringent effect and can help relieve itching symptoms.
3. Antihistamines: Oral antihistamines, such as olopatadine hydrochloride, levocetirizine hydrochloride, and loratadine, can reduce the release of histamine from the skin.
4. Glucocorticoid drugs: If the symptoms cannot be relieved by the above ways, glucocorticoid drugs, such as compound betamethasone cream, mometasone furoate cream, oral prednisone, etc., can be given under the guidance of the doctor to stop the itching treatment when necessary.
If the itching is severe after sunburn, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to standardize the treatment. The medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.