Contents:
- Medical Video: Swanson Chimpy 2nd Degree Forearm Burn, Silvadene Treatment
- Before full recovery, the skin starts to peel first
- How long will it recover after sunburn?
- Mild stage
- Medium stage
- Severe stage
Medical Video: Swanson Chimpy 2nd Degree Forearm Burn, Silvadene Treatment
Too long to move outdoors when the weather is hot it can make the skin inflamed due to sunburn (sunburn) This one skin problem is quite annoying because besides the treatment time is quite long, the recovery period is also no less time consuming. Indeed, after sunburn, how long can it heal as usual?
Before full recovery, the skin starts to peel first
Sunburn can cause serious damage to the skin.
A few hours to 24 hours after sunburned skin, a reddish rash will appear that feels hot and sore when touched, dry and rough skin texture, until dry scales arise and eventually peel off.
Even so, this is the body's way of protecting the skin and repairing damage. This indicates that your sunburned skin will be replaced with new skin.
How long will it recover after sunburn?
Although the taste is sore and also unsightly, the effect sunburn just temporary. All those annoying skin changes will gradually disappear with proper care. However, how long it will take for the skin to heal as usual after sunburn will depend on the severity.
Mild stage
Stadium sunburn mild is usually only characterized by reddish and sore skin, which lasts about three to five days. Your skin may also peel off after a few days.
Medium stage
Symptoms that appear at this stage are usually more painful. In addition to flushing, the skin swells and feels hot to the touch.
Sunburn stadium moderate usually takes about one week to heal completely. The skin will then continue to peel over the next few days.
Severe stage
Sunburn the severe sometimes requires treatment by a doctor or even a hospital. Your skin will blister and be very red, so it can take up to two weeks to completely recover.
Even if you don't need to go to the hospital, you may need to stay at home to recover from severe burns.
Therefore, it is important to protect the skin from the sun by always using sunscreen at least 30 minutes before you leave the house.
