When your skin gets exposed to the UV rays emitted from the sun or any other source, then the skin gets flaky and damaged, this is called sunburn. Sunburn can cause pain and burning, it can also increase the risk of skin cancer, wrinkles, brown spots, and freckles. The skin may appear swollen, possibly with blisters.
By doing some home remedies for sunburn, or some precautions, you can protect your skin from the damaging sun rays. Here in this article, you will find some of the most effective home remedies to get rid of the damaging effects of sun rays.
- Get out of the sun and preferably go indoors.
- Avoid further sun exposure until the sunburn heals.
- Cool the skin with a damp cloth or towel, or take a cool bath.
- Apply moisturizer or after-sun cream, such as aloe vera.
- Drink extra water to help prevent dehydration.
- Avoid touching or breaking small blisters to reduce the risk of infection. Blisters protect the skin.
- Avoid scratching, picking at, or removing peeling skin.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing while the skin heals.
- Wearing clothing that covers the body, preferably that is made of tightly woven fabric
- Wearing a wide-brimmed hat
- Protecting the eyes with sunglasses
- Avoiding going out in the hottest part of the day
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About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Lahore, Pakistan. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care planning. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.
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