SUNBURN: RESPOND IMMEDIATELY!

The sun is beneficial for mood and bone.But small enough doses. Excessive exposure proves harmful to skin cells.Despite all precautions, sunburn is still possible.

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They keep repeating, sunburn, particularly during childhood increases the risk of skin cancer. We must therefore make every effort to avoid them.

• Due, and sufficient, a high index of sunscreen that suits your skin type.
• New application after swimming or heavy perspiration. Attention also to friction with the towel.
• Caution the first few days of vacation, your skin is not yet accustomed to the sun.
• The light-skinned people, especially red, are particularly at risk.
• Remember that the clouds let in solar radiation amount, and the umbrella too.
• No exposure between 12 and 16 hours, and especially not children.
• Never in the sun baby!
• No pregnant woman in the sun: risk of pregnancy mask.
• Some medicines help burns (photosensitivity). So be sure to read the records.
• The same applies to certain perfumes and cosmetics. Do not put in before sun exposure.

Three degrees of severity

• The mundane sunburn results in the gradual appearance of bright red plates, maximum 12 to 24 hours. These can last from 3 to 5 days. The impairment is limited to superficial layers of the epidermis.
• The first degree burn is very painful. It is manifested by red patches on which blisters may form. These are of varying sizes and can be reunited.
• Sunburn of second degree is causing severe pain and lasting. Skin repair is long. But in case of severe sunburn or extended, headache, chills and fever are common symptoms.

The sun allergy

Another phenomenon not to be confused with a sunburn or sun allergy is the summer light eruption. The reaction appears abrupt and delayed about 18 to 24 hours after exposure. Like sunburn, skin becomes red, but the plates are interspersed with small buttons. They are the cause of itching and not a burning sensation. This type of reaction reaches preferentially neckline and arms, and often saving face. A further disadvantage of sun allergy is that it tends to recur each year during the first exposures.

Respond immediately

From the first sensations of cooking, it should react to minimize skin damage and re-hydrate by drinking plenty of water. For skin, the ideal is to refresh as quickly as possible in a prolonged shower. After drying delicate skin hydration is essential: milk after-sun body milk or if sunburn banal, if not use a special cream cons burns and sunburn. In case of chills, fever or illness, consult a doctor. The following days, it is necessary to avoid exposure to sunlight. Stay away from umbrella is not always enough. The ideal is to protect themselves with clothes.

Namely

If the sunburn seems disproportionate to the intensity of exposure or itching occur, it begs the question of possible photosensitization medicines, perfumes, cosmetics?