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Sunburn
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the injury?
The treatments for sunburn include:
Some healthcare providers will prescribe a corticosteroid cream to speed up the healing process for people with severe sunburn.
For people with severe burns, blisters can sometimes rupture and become infected. If the ruptured blisters look infected, it is important to seek treatment.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Placing people, especially small or thin people, in cool baths can cause them to become chilled very easily. It is important not to allow the water to become too cool. Some of the lotions and ointments used for the treatment of sunburn pain can cause an allergic reaction in the affected area.
What happens after treatment for the injury?
Most sunburns heal within 10 to 14 days if further sun exposure is avoided. It is important to realize that progressive sun exposure increases the risk for developing certain skin cancers, such as melanoma. Therefore, people with multiple sunburns or a history of significant sun exposure should be checked frequently by a healthcare provider for suspicious skin lesions.