What to do if you have a sunburn and when to see a doctor
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Burns solar can be dangerous because they can increase the risk of suffering cancer skin, according to the American Cancer Society.
However, if a person is exposed to the sun, signs They will appear only in a few hours.According to the Mayo Clinic.
In this way, the organization indicates that people will experience skin pain, to be swollen and hot to the touchhow could they have blisters
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If a man got a sunburn You can apply the following home remediesaccording to MedlinePlus:
- Take a cold bath or shower or apply a cool, damp cloth to the burn.
- Do not use products containing benzocaine or lidocaine, because in some people they can cause allergies, which will worsen the burn.
- If blisters occur, Dry dressings can help prevent infection.
- If there are no blisters on the skin, you can use moisturizing lotion for discomfort, but should not use oil-based products.
- Do not touch or tear the top layer of blisters.
- Creams that are presented vitamin C and E They can help reduce damage to skin cells.
- ANDl ibuprofen or paracetamol This may help relieve the pain caused by the burn.
- cortisone creams They can help reduce inflammation.
- Must be used loose and cotton clothing.
- To drink a lot of water.
However, the media indicate that it should seek medical help in case a sunburn occurs along with fever or symptoms shockheat stroke, dehydration or other reactions such as the following:
- Feel dizzy or weak.
- Have rapid heart rate or rapid breathing.
- Intense thirst.
- Pale skin, sticky or cold
- Eye pain and that they are sensitive to light.
- Painful and intense blisters.
- Nausea, fever, chills or skin rash.
For avoid consequences which can generate heat and high temperaturesThe Ministry of Health recommends following the following instructions:
- Stay hydrated drinking liquids, especially water.
- Wear light, loose clothing and shoes choosing light or neutral colors that allow for breathability.
- Stay cool, well-ventilated places, walks in the shade and with a hat to protect from direct contact with the sun.
- Exposure control directly under the sun’s raysespecially among 11:00 and 16:00 hours.
- Apply sunscreen with coefficient greater than or equal to 30.
- Ensure that infants, children, elderly people and animals Don’t be alone in parked cars with the windows closed.