{"id":863,"date":"2019-08-27T18:26:33","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T18:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/?p=863"},"modified":"2019-08-27T18:26:35","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T18:26:35","slug":"avoiding-the-sting-of-sunburn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drkarenhudes.ca\/index.php\/2019\/08\/27\/avoiding-the-sting-of-sunburn\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoiding the sting of sunburn…"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With out last long weekend of the summer approaching I thought this would be a good topic to re-visit! Here are some ideas, home remedies and our grandparents tricks and tips for sunburn… Of course the best idea is not to forget the sunscreen right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ok, ok, forgetting sunscreen does happen …<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everybody at some time or another has decided to take a\nfabulous vacation out to the beach, the desert or someplace else that they\nnormally do not venture.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trip is always wonderful, filled with fun and somehow in\nthe excitement the sunscreen is forgotten, or you are so wrapped up you stay\nout a bit too long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This has happened to practically everyone capable of walking.\u00a0 In order to avoid all of the pain that sunburn creates it would be necessary to live our lives entirely indoors, and this just is not much fun.\u00a0 After all, then there would be no baseball games, no swimming on the beach and plenty of other great activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First choice? Sunburn Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to calm the intense pain that sunburn can cause it is important to know how to treat them.\u00a0 Of course, prevention is always the best advice, but for those times when a burn is unavoidable, it is important to know the proper treatment methods.\u00a0 These can help you to avoid screaming in pain each time you lay down to sleep, and also allow others in your family to come within 50 yards of you.\u00a0 Without a good treatment plan you can expect to be extremely lonely, so now is the time to start learning before you are burnt to a crisp struggling to read the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we get started, it is extremely important that you always wear sunglasses whenever you are outside.\u00a0 Even if you only plan to be outside for a couple of minutes, something can always happen where it is hours before you go inside.\u00a0 Treating a sunburn in your eye is much harder to do and is not something that is easy at all.\u00a0 It will also require the specialized attention of an eye doctor to ensure that your vision is not damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ok, whats done is done – sunburn, now what?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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So you have a minor sunburn? Now what – here are some remedies – but remember if it is more than a minor burn all bets are off and you need to seek medical attention- ok? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first remedies for sunburn that you should try is always drinking ample water.\u00a0 This is important because it helps to ensure that your body is fully hydrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are dehydrated, it will cause your skin to dry out,\nwhich in turn can make it extremely difficult to soothe your skin to a level\nthat is comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are dehydrated, your skin is going to have a much\nharder time healing.  Drinking plenty of\nwater will be extremely helpful to ensure that you are getting all of the\nfluids that you need, not only for your health but also to improve the shape of\nyour skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another highly effective solution for sunburn is to use aloe vera.\u00a0 This is available in the form of gels, but can also be used directly from the plant.\u00a0 If you have access to an aloe vera plant, it is a wonderful way to ensure you are protecting your skin.\u00a0 If you have an aloe plant, you have access to a great asset.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Used for more than just sunburn, an aloe plant is also highly effective for a plethora of other burns as well.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use cool milk compresses.\u00a0 It is important to use cool milk, not cold.\u00a0 If you use milk that is extremely cold, you will often find that it is extremely uncomfortable to the touch and is more disturbing than comforting.\u00a0 Using hot milk is also not effective since it will not properly soothe the skin.\u00a0 To get the biggest benefit possible from the cool milk compresses you should take some cotton gauze or even some very soft cloth and soak them in milk.\u00a0 You will then dab the compress onto the skin.\u00a0 I looked this one up and apparently the Vitamins A and D help the skin to heal… It is important not to use it on any skin that is broken – no infections please!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With some patience, all sunburns will of course heal.  Trying to wait until they heal all on their\nown is not always possible.  This can\nmake it extremely difficult to work, get the rest you need and also function.  A small amount of relief is always a welcome\nbenefit for most people and is something that should never be discounted.  Getting relief is possible and your skin will\ncertainly appreciate the help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With out last long weekend of the summer approaching I thought this would be a good topic to re-visit! Here are some ideas, home remedies and our grandparents tricks and tips for sunburn… Of course the best idea is not to forget the sunscreen right? Ok, ok, forgetting sunscreen does happen … Everybody at some … <\/p>\n

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