In my youth, I remember going to the beach with my friends. The day began with the sun shining brightly, and the weather was perfect for a day of pleasure and fun. After a while, I realized I had forgotten my sunscreen at home. At first, it didn’t seem like a big deal, but my skin was getting hotter and hotter. I searched for a place to sit under a palm tree, but couldn’t find one. The damage was already done, and my skin was already severely burned.
The next few days were hard because I had a fever and could not leave the house. I learned my lesson and pledged never to forget the sunscreen again. It was painful, but it also taught me to be more responsible and take better care of my body.
Almost everyone likely has at least one bad memory of sunburn, including symptoms like redness, skin tenderness, pain, nausea, dehydration, and blisters.
The sun and other ultraviolet rays can damage the skin and eyes. People of all ethnicities are victims of sunstroke, although fair-skinned people are more likely to suffer UV damage.
To prevent heat stroke, wear clothing that covers your skin, avoid outdoor activities between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, wear sunglasses with UV 400 lenses, use sunscreen, drink water at the beach to stay hydrated, and look for shade when you need it.
Protect yourself from the sun if you have a history of skin cancer or melanoma, have many moles, live or vacation at high altitude, work indoors during the week and have intense sun exposure on weekends, spend a lot of time outdoors, or have a medical condition that weakens your immune system, like HIV.
Unless your symptoms are severe, here are five simple home remedies to soothe the stinging and pain of sunburn.
⭕️ ATTENTION. These are home remedy tips and should not replace your regular doctor. If in doubt about a sunburn, see a healthcare professional.
