Sunburn can make skin blisters, here's how to deal with it

Sunburned skin (Sunburn) usually will look red and feel sore. This condition is usually caused by being in the sun for too long. Sunburned skin can become very painful blisters over time. How can? Is there any way to treat sunburn?

The skin is blistered from sunburn

Sunburn is a common condition for anyone. Sunburned skin affects the top layer of the skin and causes redness, slight soreness, and can cause mild peeling of the skin. This usually occurs within 24-48 hours of being exposed to sunlight.

In severe sunburned skin, it causes skin damage deeper into the skin. This can cause blisters to appear. This condition is also called sunburn blister .

This type of burn also increases the risk of developing skin cancer and melanoma. These blisters from sunburn usually appear a few hours to a day after being exposed to the sun and can be very painful.

The pain usually starts to subside after 48 hours, although it will likely take at least a week to heal. After the blisters heal, your skin may leave darker or lighter spots, which usually last for 6-12 months.

Recognize the symptoms of sunburn

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Sunburn blister in the form of small bumps on the skin. Usually white or transparent and filled with liquid. While the skin around the blister is usually red and slightly swollen.

The blisters will be very painful to touch or rub against clothes, and can be very itchy. However, the pain and itching will lessen as the blisters begin to heal.

Sometimes this condition causes other complications, such as:

• nausea and vomiting
• dehydration
• chills and fever
• dizzy

How to deal with blistered skin due to sunburn

Severe sunburned skin may require medical treatment. Your doctor may prescribe a special cream to soothe the skin and aid in the healing process. The doctor may also cover the burn with gauze to protect the area.

In addition, treating and dealing with sunburned skin can also be done at home. Home treatment options include:

• Drink lots of water. Sunburned skin will make your skin dry and hydrated. This will make the blister difficult to heal.
• Apply a cool, damp compress to the blister to take some of the heat from your skin. It also helps soothe the skin and relieves pain and itching.
• Apply aloe vera gel to keep the skin moist, thereby speeding up the healing process of the blister.
• Don't try to break the blister. This will increase the chance of infection and can cause damage to the skin which can lead to scarring.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to reduce swelling and pain.
• Avoid sun exposure until the blisters heal.

If the blister accidentally breaks, keep it clean and use a loose gauze bandage after applying the antibiotic ointment.

When cleaning the blister, use cold water, don't rub it, just wipe it gently. Use a mild antibacterial cleanser to remove excess fluid.

Do not use cotton wool on blistered skin, as small fibers may stick to the wound and increase the chance of infection.

If your blisters are severe, your doctor may prescribe a corticosteroid to prevent itching and swelling. Or also prescribe a topical wound cream to help the skin heal faster.