Have you sunbathe and burn yourself? These are the advice of the University of Navarra Clinic to relieve symptoms

With the arrival of summer and heat Plans to perform outdoor activities multiply, most of which have the sol as the protagonist. There is increasing awareness about the effects of exposure to its rays: melanoma, caused by solar radiation, is the main concern for 80.1% of the population; followed by burns, according to data from a study conducted by Cinfa.

According to the University of Navarra Clinic (Cun), “the harmful consequences of sun exposure include Solar burns, photonexation, pigmentary disorders or skin cancer“Therefore, it is important that the population adopts photoprotección measures To avoid burns.

But what if you have already burned? According to CUN experts, “the treatment is aimed at Relieve symptomsprevent dehydration and infections and favor epithelization (process by which the skin cures and closes the wounds) “.

Dermatologists of the University of Navarra clinic explain how it should Treat a solar burn:

1. Start treatment as soon as possible.

2. Do not expose yourself to the sun (cover that skin when you are outdoors).

3. Take cold baths or showers or apply compresses with cold water frequently to relieve pain.

4. Hydrate skin frequently and abundantly with soothing emulsions. Do not use products with irritating substances.

5. For pain, swelling and redness, analgesics and/or anti -inflammatories can be taken.

6. Drink plenty of water.

7. If ampoules are formed, let them scarce, not remove the roof of them, it helps protect the skin and epithelization.

8. Sometimes corticosteroids or antibiotics may be required.

Before a serious burn or any questions, go to the dermatologist.

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Have you sunbathe and burn yourself? These are the advice of the University of Navarra Clinic to relieve symptoms