This is essentially your body’s way dealing with the damaged skin. Peeling it off prematurely or even exfoliating your skin can be painful, and it can inhibit the healing process.
If it feels itchy, you can use a moisturizing cream to help soothe the itching. Be sure to use a water-based cream, and avoid using oil or petroleum-based lotions as these can do more harm than good. The oil content may further harbor heat and delay healing in the affected area.
Key Takeaways
Treating sunburn is relatively straightforward. So long as there’s no serious burns or scalds, it can easily be treated at home using the tips above.
However, if it seems that the sunburn is more serious, visit the doctor. They can help with treatment, and making sure that the sunburned skin recovers fully.
Learn more about First Aid here.
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