What should I do if my skin turns red and itchy after sun exposure at the beach?
Disease description:
What should I do if my skin turns red and itchy after sun exposure at the beach?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
When your skin becomes red and itchy after sun exposure at the beach, you can take the following measures to relieve the discomfort:
1. Avoid further sun exposure: Immediately leave direct sunlight to prevent additional UV damage to the skin.
2. Cool compress: Gently apply an ice pack or a cold towel to the sun-exposed skin to help reduce pain and itching.
3. Moisturize: Use a gentle moisturizer to keep the skin well-hydrated and prevent dryness from worsening the itchiness.
4. Topical medications: If necessary, use calamine lotion or dexamethasone acetate cream under medical guidance to reduce skin inflammation and itching.
5. Oral medications: If itching is severe, take antihistamines such as loratadine tablets as directed by a doctor to alleviate symptoms.
