Many people prefer to relax on the beach or near the pool in the heat. Summer passes quickly and everyone wants to have time to enjoy the sun and warmth. Sunbathing undoubtedly brings health benefits. They strengthen the immune system, and also contribute to the production of vitamin D in the skin, which makes bones strong.
The sun gives a beautiful golden or chocolate tan in memory of summer, which will remind you of summer adventures for a long time. But if you do not follow the rules of staying in the sun, serious damage will be done to the skin. Sunburn will appear on them. Let's consider what kind of skin damage it is, as well as how to provide first aid to the victim.
Sunburn is called inflammation of the skin, which is caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The skin in the damaged area turns red, there is swelling and a local increase in temperature. If you touch it, there is severe pain.
After about a day, the skin becomes covered with blisters, on which crusts are then formed. Sometimes a rash appears and the body temperature rises. Then the exfoliation of the burnt skin layer begins. This happens from the fourth to the seventh day after receiving a burn.
Although the symptoms pass relatively quickly, negative consequences may occur over time. The process of wrinkle formation increases, age spots appear, and the risk of skin cancer increases. Photodermatoses may appear under the influence of the sun.
As soon as there is a noticeable redness of the skin, you should immediately go into the shade. It is advisable for a person with a sunburn to be in a cool room. Then you need to do the following:
You need to consult a doctor when a large burn area, the temperature rises above 38 degrees, large bubbles have formed on the skin. Worries about other symptoms in the form of severe headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and other manifestations.