How to Tell the Difference Between a Bad Sunburn and ‘Sun Poisoning’

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How to Tell the Difference Between a Bad Sunburn and ‘Sun Poisoning’
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Painful blisters and nausea for two, please.

, tells SELF.¹ The UV radiation that causes the burning of your skin is also causing cellular damage, adds Dr. Bodemer, and when you have that much injury your body goes into overdrive trying to repair it.can also play a part, says Dr. Barba. When you’re exposed to the sun for an extended period of time, and your skin is hot from a burn, your body releases water and funnels it to the surface of your skin in an attempt to cool itself down.

If you’re feeling unwell but don’t have fluid-filled blisters, you should still call your doctor’s office, explain what’s happening, and get their advice as to where to go or how to safely treat your symptoms, says Dr. Bodemer. Otherwise, if your symptoms don’t seem extreme and you feel you can take care of things at home, you can follow the sun poisoning treatment steps below.

You should also cool down your inflamed, sunburned skin by soaking in a cool, not ice-cold, bath—an extreme temperature change could tax your already hard-working immune system. “You want to get the heat off of the skin in a very controlled manner, without shocking it even further,” says Dr. Barba. If you don't like baths, a cool shower or cold compresses should also help.

To help manage pain and inflammation, take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or aspirin, every six hours, says Dr. Shainhouse. “You can also apply a thin layer of 1% hydrocortisone cream two to three times a day, which will also help reduce inflammation,” she says. A gentle hydrating lotion can help moisturize dry, sunburned skin, and Dr. Barba also recommends

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