Sunburns, natural remediesThe desire to show an uniformly tanned skin throughout the summer makes us exaggerate the time spent exposing ourselves to the sun. We often forget that our organism is not adapted for excessive exposure to sunlight and thus we can have problems due to the occurrence of sunburns.Sunburns usually appear due to overexposure to direct sunlight, when UV rays attack the skin causing it to turn red and also causing local pains and an increased sensitivity that can lead to complications. The skin has natural means to protect itself against radiations, but overexposure to direct sunlight can lead them to fail and the skin becomes vulnerable to the apparition of various coetaneous disorders. The effects of sunburns appear only a few hours after the exposure and reach their peak after approximately a day. As a sign of sunburns, you first notice the blisters, the skin exfoliation, associated with redness, fever, nausea, dizziness, ague, pain, weakness and coetaneous sensitivity. Ways of preventing itIn order to escape the unwanted effects of sunburns it is better to be prevented against them and to act in order to keep them away. Thus, it is recommended to:- Avoid exposure to sun during hours of peak sun intensity; - Use quality sun blocks; - Consume a large amount of water; - Avoid alcoholic drinks before sun bathing; - Don't consume medicines that increase your photosensitivity. Risk groupsSome categories of people have an increased sensitivity to UV rays. Among these, we can mention, first of all, blonde or redheaded people, with very white skin, freckles and large moles, of irregular shapes. On the other hand, brown-haired people with white skin are not exempted from the effects of excess solar radiations. Children, whose skin is thin and sensitive, can be affected by sunburns if they are exposed during hours of peak sun intensity. People taking medicines that increase their photosensitivity should also be careful because the sun can cause adverse reactions.Remedies for sunburnsAs a first treatment for sunburns we can mention the use of moisturizing creams, with a calming effect and the administration of aspirin and other medicines that fight fever. In order to avoid complications, besides limiting the exposure to direct sunlight, here are some natural treatments:- Cold compresses with milk or chamomile and calendula tea; - Anointing the skin with olive or lavender oil; - Bath with lukewarm water in which you should add sodium bicarbonate; - Wipe the affected areas with elder tea; - Compresses with aloe or lettuce zest; - Applying a layer of yoghurt which you should remove after 15 minutes and repeat the procedure 3 times; - Mix corn flower and bran wheat with water and apply the mixture on the affected skin. - Use propolis compresses. Do not hesitate to contact your doctor if the areas affected by sunburns get infected or if your fever gets too high. ComplicationsOnce they heal, the sunburns should no longer be a menace, but the skin will bear the effects for a longer period of time. If it had to bear the effects of excessive exposure to sun, the skin is permanently affected. Repeated sunburns can cause wrinkles, freckles, premature ageing but some other skin diseases. UV rays can modify the DNA in skin cells so that coetaneous cancer is an imminent affection for exposure to sun. It has been discovered that the most frequently exposed areas are the face, neck and hands. A sunburn in your childhood doubles the risk of skin cancer with ageing. Protecting your skin since childhood is crucial for a healthy skin later on. In general, skin cancer is diagnosed after a period of 10-30 years from the apparition of sunburns in childhood or teenage hood. The continuous and excessive exposure to UV rays can cause the quick evolution of any skin condition.... and counter indications. In order to prevent worsening the situation, try not to apply egg white, honey or any other products that haven't been previously tested on the affected areas. Do not use ice to calm down burns because it can lead to side effects due to the temperature difference. Apply an UV protection lotion 30 minutes before sun exposure.
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