Sunburn relief involves soothing measures or products that help alleviate the discomfort and redness caused by overexposure to the sun's UV rays.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Sunburn Relief FAQ


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Does sunburn treatment work?

Sunburn treatment doesn't heal your skin, but it can ease pain, swelling and discomfort. If care at home doesn't help or your sunburn is very severe, your health care provider might suggest a prescription corticosteroid cream. For severe sunburn, your health care provider might admit you to a hospital. Take a pain reliever.

How do you get sunburn relief?

Here are a few ways to get sunburn relief: Unsurprisingly, when your skin feels like it’s on fire, it’s best to throw some water on it. “Take a cool bath or shower to bring the temperature of your skin down,” advises Dr. Piliang. This helps reduce inflammation. But make it short — excessive time in the water dries out your skin.

How do you treat a sunburn without a prescription?

Use a moisturizer that contains aloe vera or soy to help soothe sunburned skin. If a particular area feels especially uncomfortable, you may want to apply a hydrocortisone cream that you can buy without a prescription. Do not treat sunburn with “-caine” products (such as benzocaine), as these may irritate the skin or cause an allergic reaction.

How long does a sunburn last?

Sunburn is hot and sore skin caused by too much sun. It may flake and peel after a few days. You can treat it yourself. It usually gets better within 7 days. Your skin may also blister if your sunburn is severe. If you have white skin, your skin will usually be red or pink.

Can sunburn be treated at home?

If you or your child develop sore, red skin after sun exposure, there are several steps you can take to treat sunburn at home, minimise the damage, and speed up the healing process. Often you're not aware that the sun is burning your skin until sunburn symptoms start to appear.

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