Contents:
- Medical Video: Quick sunburn relief - Sunburn treatment and remedies
- Blisters caused by sunburn
- Recognize the symptoms of blistering due to sunburn
- How to deal with blistering due to sunburn
Medical Video: Quick sunburn relief - Sunburn treatment and remedies
Sunburned skin (Sunburn) usually it will look red and sore. This condition is usually caused by too long in the sun. This sunburned skin over time can become a very painful blister. How can? Is there a way to deal with blistering due to sunburn?
Blisters caused by sunburn
Sunburn is a condition that is common to anyone. Sunburned skin affects the top layer of the skin and causes redness, slight pain, and can cause mild exfoliation. This usually occurs within 24-48 hours after being exposed to sunlight.
In severe sunburned skin, it causes deeper skin damage on the skin. This can cause the appearance of blisters. This condition is also calledsunburn blister.
This type of burn also increases the risk of skin cancer and melanoma. This blistering skin caused by sunburn will usually appear several hours to a day after being exposed to the sun and can be very painful.
The pain usually begins to subside after 48 hours, although the possibility will take at least a week to recover. After the blister has healed, your skin may leave darker or brighter spots, which usually last for 6-12 months.
Recognize the symptoms of blistering due to sunburn
Sunburn blister shaped small bumps on the skin. Usually white or transparent and filled with liquid. While the skin around the blisters is usually red and slightly swollen.
Blisters will hurt when touched or rub against clothes, and can be very itchy. However, the pain and itching will decrease when the blisters begin to heal.
Sometimes this condition causes other complications, such as:
- nausea and vomiting
- dehydration
- cold and fever
- dizzy
How to deal with blistering due to sunburn
Sunburned skin that is severe enough may require medical treatment. Doctors may prescribe special creams to soothe the skin and help the healing process. The doctor may also cover the burn with gauze protecting the area.
In addition, treating and dealing with blistering due to sunburn can also be done at home. Home care options include:
- Drink lots of water. Sunburned skin will make your skin dry and dehydrated. This will make the blister skin difficult to cure.
- Use cold, damp compresses on the blister to take away some of the heat from your skin. It also helps soothe the skin and reduce pain and itching.
- Apply aloe gel to keep skin moist, thus speeding up the healing process of blistered skin.
- Don't try to break blisters. This will increase the chances of infection and can cause damage to the skin which can cause scarring.
- Take over-the-counter painkillers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to reduce swelling and pain.
- Avoid sun exposure until the blisters heal.
If the blisters accidentally break, keep the scars clean and use a loose gauze bandage after applying the antibiotic ointment.
When cleaning blister skin, use cold water, do not rub it, just wipe it gently. Use a mild antibacterial cleanser to remove excess liquid.
Do not use cotton on blister skin, because small fibers may stick to the wound and increase the chance of infection.
If your blisters are severe, your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids to prevent itching and swelling. Or also prescribe topical wound cream to help heal the skin faster.
