Sunburn is some sort of radiation harm of the skin because of repeated or
increased contact with ultraviolet rays of the hot sun that usually appears in
the form of reddening of the skin, erythema,
oedema, rough spots, wrinkled skin, tiny papules, and painful skin
within a couple of hours after over exposure to ultraviolet light. In most of
the instances, it recover on themselves without any specific treatment however
severe conditions may take several days to heal.
What are the Causes & Risk factors of Sunburn
Sun-burn may happen due to too much introduction of the skin from
ultraviolet rays (Ultraviolet A, Ultraviolet B, and Ultraviolet C) particularly between 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Certain medications like photosensitizing agents like Methoxyposoralens,
Psoralen, Methoxsalen, Trioxsalen etc.
Repeated contact with artificial tanning assets like sunbed / tanning bed /
solarium, stand up booths / tanning booths / stand-up sunbeds, cosmetic /
facial tanners, tanning lamps / tanning
bulbs / tanning tubes etc.
Having a light skin tone.
Working at outdoors somewhere sunny.
Alcohol drinking.
History of sunburn.
What exactly are the signs and symptoms of sunburn?
The symptoms of sunburn are usually temporary but differ for each and every
person, in view of their skin tolerance with photo sensitivity and generally
appear after 2-6 hours of sun exposure (ultra-violet radiation), they'll
consist of -
Erythema - redness and swelling of the skin.
Pain, tenderness, discomfort, irritation, itching of the skin.
Fever with or without chills and blisters (small fluid-filled blisters) may
appear in severe cases.
Severe skin burning, peeling of skin, rash, skin feels hot to the touch /
warm feeling to the afflicted area.
Syncope.
Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Secondary infection.
Fatigue and tiredness.
Severe reactions - sun poisoning.
Great shock or even loss of life (maybe death).
Complications / long-term consequences of Sun-burn
Photoaging - Premature and earlier aging of the skin, skin wrinkles, dry
out and rough skin, facial freckles.
Macules on the face, hands, back and chest.
Skin malignancy - Melanoma, squamous
cell cancer, or basal cell carcinoma can develop over face, lips, ear, neck,
scalp, upper and lower limbs.
Premalignant lesions - actinic keratoses.
Eye harm - Snow blindness due to damages of retina, or cornea.
Diet regimen, Treatment and Prevention for Sun-burn
Try to include cool natured fruits and vegetables like apples, plum,
papaya, grape, cucumber, musk melon, peaches, jujube, pomegranate, pineapple,
lemon, zucchini, watermelon, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, celery, green
beans etc. in what you eat.
Wear dark goggles (sun glasses), protective garments, or make use of an umbrella or wide overflowed hat whenever you are outside in light of the fact that they give better protection from hot sun.
Raw potato paste may be a superb control of sunburn that need to be applied
on the blister and irritated skin and rinse off in a cool shower after half an
hour.
Make a paste of oatmeal (half a cup)+ milk
(half a cup)+ honey one table spoonful, and apply over sunburned region
as it is a notable home remedy to deal with symptoms associated with sunburn.
Baking soda bath - Baking soda have to be merged in cold water and bath on
a regular basis and pat gently the skin with a smooth towel to avoid scratching
blisters associated with sunburn.
Drink a considerable amount of cold water to overcome from the drying
impacts of a sunburn.
Cool Compress - You may practice
with cold compresses on the affected area by making use of wrapped ice pack in
a moist cloth to lessen swelling and pain and do not apply ice directly on the
skin to avoid secondary skin damages.
Aloe vera is a natural skin toner and really should be utilized in
sunburned cases. For this motive, aloe vera pulp should be chilled in a
refrigerator then apply on the affected skin two to three times a day to get
best outcomes.
An all natural treatment with yogurt application on the sunburnt region
should be followed.
Refrigerated raw potato should be grind and apply this paste on sunburnt
areas of skin for progressive results.
Splashing of cold water on the affected region may deliver best result in
sun burning cases.
Apply a paste of munakka and honey on sunburned region for few minutes till
dried it up then should wash it off with normal water.
Prepare a cucumber pack and put it on the skin for 20 - 30 minutes. Now
clean the face with cool water. For this function, cucumber should be grind in
a blender and mix rose water, and lemon juice.
Make a blend of papaya pulp and honey. Now apply this combination over
affected skin and leave it for 20 -30 minutes then wash it off with normal
water.
Anaesthetic sprays or creams has an amazing value to get comfort from
sun-burn associated pain but should be implemented after recommendation of
health services provider.
In the condition of intense sun-burn (second-degree burns), patient should
be admitted in hospital (burn unit) for better treatment including fluid
replacement as well.
Make an effective distance from sun exposure especially between 10 am to 2 pm as stated time is an extremely hot and can cause severe sunburn.
Regularly apply a topical steroid cream on affected area of sunburn to get
some better results or to
show signs of improvement comes about.
Apply sunscreen lotion or cream for skin protection from harmful
ultraviolet rays of hot sun.
ARTICLE BY RAJESH KUMAR
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