Are you looking for useful information about sunburn?
In this article we will explain what sunburn is, how it occurs, and how we can effectively prevent this disorder.
By sunburn we mean the condition that can occur as a result of prolonged exposure to sunlight or UV rays without taking appropriate precautions.
Symptoms of sunburn can appear as early as half an hour after unprotected exposure and can manifest in different forms, depending on the severity of the burn.
But let’s not delay any longer: let’s look in detail at what a sunburn is, what it is caused by, and what are the virtuous practices to adopt to effectively prevent it.
Everything you need to know about sunburn
From definitions to prevention techniques, here is a wealth of useful information to learn more about sunburn.
What are sunburns?
Before we get into our in-depth discussion, let’s dwell on a first, basic question, “what are sunburns?”
As we anticipated, by sunburn we mean a sunburn caused by excessive exposure to UV rays without having taken proper precautions.
Sun dermatitis can occur in different ways and at different times depending on the severity of the sunburn and the person affected.
Sun dermatitis: symptoms
The onset of the first symptoms of sunburn can occur as early as after the first 30 minutes of unprotected UV exposure.
Among the most common sunburn symptoms, we mention:
Skin redness;
Water bubbles on the skin;
Sensitivity to touch of the affected part;
Dryness of the skin (xerosis);
Itching;
Desquamation of the skin.
The severity of symptoms experienced by the affected person may vary depending on several factors. For example, the phototype to which it belongs carries quite a lot of specific weight when it comes to sunburn or sun erythema.
By phototype we mean a dermatological classification that divides people based on the amount of melanin in their skin. There are six phototypes: from the first, which belongs to those with milky skin, to the sixth, which belongs to those with dark skin.
Phototype 1 tends to be at greater risk of erythema, but this does not mean that those belonging to another phototype should not adequately protect themselves from the sun’s rays.
How to prevent sunburn
Before we even talk about sunburn remedies, we need to address the topic of prevention. If it is true that prevention is better than cure, let us now see how we can avoid running into this annoying disorder.
Use a sunscreen with an appropriate protection factor-before exposing yourself to the sun’s rays, apply a cream to your entire body. You will find sunscreens in different textures (cream, gel, stick, spray) on the market, so you are not short of choices. Remember that it is not enough to apply the cream only once: after sweating all day or after bathing, reapply the protection;
Avoid exposure during peak hours-Do not expose yourself to the sun’s rays during the hottest hours of the day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). This will allow you to avoid bad sunstroke and reduce the risk of sunburn;
Take the sun in small doses-Accustom your skin to sun exposure gradually. Avoid occasional full immersions, especially if you have very fair skin and many moles.
We also recommend that you drink plenty to keep your skin hydrated, lead a healthy diet rich in fatty acids, and, in case of skin redness, apply a soothing nourishing and cooling cream. If you are wondering what to put on sunburns, aloe is also a viable alternative.
What we recommend is that you do not diagnose and treat a sunburn with DIY methods: applying unsuitable products or, worse, bursting bubbles will not help you heal faster.
If you think you have developed sunburns or sun erythema and don’t know how to treat them, turn to our Studio: we are waiting for you in Rome, Via Cola di Rienzo 212.
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