WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF SUNBURN

Therapy options for sunburn

There are creams specially made after sunburn.

The most important therapy for burns and also for sunburn is early and generous cooling. Cooling will reduce swelling and warming, reduce pain and reduce inflammation of the skin.

A good option is cooling with damp compresses, tap water can be used for this without hesitation. Wearing damp T-shirts or thin cotton trousers when there is burns to the upper body or legs is also a good way of cooling, especially for children. The compresses or clothing should be moistened repeatedly and the sunburn should be kept cool for several hours.

Repeated application of after-sun lotions makes sense, as it supplies the skin with moisture and oils at the same time and thus improves the skin barrier. Plant gel from the leaves of the aloe vera also cools the skin and helps with regeneration.

For severe pain, pain relievers such as diclofenac (Voltaren) or ibuprofen are ideal, as they have an anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect at the same time.

Cooling with ice or cool packs from the freezer is not recommended, as the extreme cold can cause further damage to the skin and even frostbite. We also advise against home remedies such as yoghurt or quark poultices, as the bacteria and fungi naturally contained in them can infect the injured skin.