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Sunburn Care
Sunburns don't just occur during the summer, or just outdoors. If they do occur, take the appropriate action.
As we all know, the severity of a sunburn depends on the length of exposure to UV rays. Our skin's reaction to the overexposure of UV rays acts similarly to being burned with either a hot stove or an iron.
Some sunburns are more severe than others and may need a medical professional's help. The linked article at the bottom of the blog will provide a handy chart to use. Our recommendation is to print it out and put it where everyone can see it.
We will start our discussion with the more severe ones and finish with the mild ones and how to treat them.
In the most severe cases, especially if the individual is unconscious or you think it is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 immediately.
In less severe cases, such as when the individual is running a fever of 104 degrees or higher, or has light sensitivity which is causing eye pain, or if the burn appears to be infected, call us immediately at 816-942-5437 and ask for the phone nurse, or seek other medical attention immediately if it is after hours or on the weekend.
Most sunburns, however, are mild and can be treated at home. The best method for sunburn relief starts with the prevention of sunburns through the usage of sunscreen and wearing protective clothing. While there is no one proven method that will alleviate all the discomfort and pain due to sunburns, there are some ways that can help ease discomfort if prevention is too late.
For more information about sunburns, go to our website at:
https://www.cradlethrucollege.com/Sunburn
Some sunburns are more severe than others and may need a medical professional's help. The linked article at the bottom of the blog will provide a handy chart to use. Our recommendation is to print it out and put it where everyone can see it.
We will start our discussion with the more severe ones and finish with the mild ones and how to treat them.
In the most severe cases, especially if the individual is unconscious or you think it is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 immediately.
In less severe cases, such as when the individual is running a fever of 104 degrees or higher, or has light sensitivity which is causing eye pain, or if the burn appears to be infected, call us immediately at 816-942-5437 and ask for the phone nurse, or seek other medical attention immediately if it is after hours or on the weekend.
Most sunburns, however, are mild and can be treated at home. The best method for sunburn relief starts with the prevention of sunburns through the usage of sunscreen and wearing protective clothing. While there is no one proven method that will alleviate all the discomfort and pain due to sunburns, there are some ways that can help ease discomfort if prevention is too late.
- Soothing the irritated skin with moisturizers containing aloe vera is one of the most effective methods. Depending on the severity of the sunburn, using an OTC hydrocortisone cream can also help.
- Taking anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen can also reduce pain and inflammation.
- Ensure adequate hydration
- If blistering occurs, do not rupture the blister. This will help prevent infections from occurring and will allow the skin to heal.
For more information about sunburns, go to our website at:
https://www.cradlethrucollege.com/Sunburn
