How to Treat Sunburn on the Face
Get out of the sun., Drink water., Splash cool water on your face., Apply aloe or moisturizer to your face., Take an ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen., Inspect your skin.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get out of the sun.
As soon as you notice that your skin feels tingly or looks a bit pink, you should go indoors or at least get into the shade.
It can take 4-6 hours after you get out of the sun for sunburn symptoms to appear.
However, if you get out of the sun right away, you may be able to avoid a more severe sunburn. , As soon as you notice symptoms of a sunburn, begin drinking water to rehydrate your skin.Sunburns can cause dehydration and may lead to vasodilation, a process that can cause rapid dehydration and fatigue.
You can help prevent after effects such as headaches by staying well hydrated., If you face feels hot from a sunburn, you can cool it off by periodically splashing it with cool water and then gently pat it dry with a soft towel.
You can also place a cold, wet washcloth over your forehead or hold it against your cheeks to help dissipate the heat. , Do not use any moisturizers that contain petroleum, benzocaine, or lidocaine.
Instead, use pure aloe vera or a moisturizer that contains soy or aloe vera.If your skin feels particularly irritated or swollen, you can also use an over the counter topical steroid cream (1% hydrocortisone cream).Carefully read and follow the instructions on any over the counter medications that you use., Taking an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) painkiller as soon as you notice that you have a sunburn can help manage inflammation, discomfort, and pain.
Read and follow the dosage instructions on the packaging carefully. , Once the sunburn’s effects have become noticeable, look closely at your skin to check the severity of your sunburn.If you experience nausea, chills, vision problems, blisters over a large part of your body, or a fever, seek medical attention as soon as possible. -
Step 2: Drink water.
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Step 3: Splash cool water on your face.
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Step 4: Apply aloe or moisturizer to your face.
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Step 5: Take an ibuprofen
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Step 6: aspirin
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Step 7: or acetaminophen.
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Step 8: Inspect your skin.
Detailed Guide
As soon as you notice that your skin feels tingly or looks a bit pink, you should go indoors or at least get into the shade.
It can take 4-6 hours after you get out of the sun for sunburn symptoms to appear.
However, if you get out of the sun right away, you may be able to avoid a more severe sunburn. , As soon as you notice symptoms of a sunburn, begin drinking water to rehydrate your skin.Sunburns can cause dehydration and may lead to vasodilation, a process that can cause rapid dehydration and fatigue.
You can help prevent after effects such as headaches by staying well hydrated., If you face feels hot from a sunburn, you can cool it off by periodically splashing it with cool water and then gently pat it dry with a soft towel.
You can also place a cold, wet washcloth over your forehead or hold it against your cheeks to help dissipate the heat. , Do not use any moisturizers that contain petroleum, benzocaine, or lidocaine.
Instead, use pure aloe vera or a moisturizer that contains soy or aloe vera.If your skin feels particularly irritated or swollen, you can also use an over the counter topical steroid cream (1% hydrocortisone cream).Carefully read and follow the instructions on any over the counter medications that you use., Taking an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) painkiller as soon as you notice that you have a sunburn can help manage inflammation, discomfort, and pain.
Read and follow the dosage instructions on the packaging carefully. , Once the sunburn’s effects have become noticeable, look closely at your skin to check the severity of your sunburn.If you experience nausea, chills, vision problems, blisters over a large part of your body, or a fever, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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