What to do if skin rashes occur after sun exposure

Our skin is very delicate, and will undergo great changes, especially when it is subjected to strong stimulation, the most typical of which is rash. The rash that appears after sun exposure is actually solar dermatitis, commonly known as sun spots. Once we find the root cause of the rash, it becomes easy to solve it. At the same time, we must also take preventive measures to avoid the recurrence of sun spots. So, what should you do if your skin develops rashes after being exposed to the sun? Let’s take a look below.

Solar dermatitis, also known as sunburn or sun spots, is an acute inflammatory reaction of normal skin after exposure to the sun, manifested by erythema, edema, blisters, pigmentation and desquamation. This disease is more common in late spring and early summer, and is prone to occur in children, women, skiers and water workers. The intensity of the reaction is related to light intensity, exposure time, individual skin color, physique, race, etc.

If the sunburn is relatively minor, you can apply a wet towel or ice wrapped in a towel to the area for a cold compress, then apply aloe vera gel, and try to avoid further exposure to the sun. If the sunburn is serious, you should seek medical attention immediately, follow the doctor's advice, and apply some professional drugs to treat solar dermatitis.

In addition, diet therapy is also very effective for the treatment of solar dermatitis. If patients also want to treat dermatitis well, they should pay attention to their daily eating habits. Also, although dermatitis is not a very serious skin disease, it still needs to be treated in a regular hospital. Otherwise, if the condition worsens, the benefits will outweigh the costs.

Speaking of diet therapy, eating more foods rich in vitamins such as liver, carrots, egg yolks, etc. can effectively help relieve sebaceous gland keratinization, hair follicle blockage, etc., and prevent the recurrence of solar dermatitis. In the early stages of solar dermatitis, the affected area is very itchy, especially at night, which may even affect sleep. However, scratching is strictly prohibited during this period. The more itchy it is, the more you scratch it, the more itchy it will become. It will not have any fundamental effect and will only aggravate the condition and even cause infection, papules, and prolong the condition, which is not worth the loss.

Another point to note is that the affected areas of solar dermatitis should never be washed with soap, especially highly alkaline soaps, which can aggravate the symptoms of solar dermatitis.

Finally, daily prevention is also extremely important for patients with solar dermatitis. They should develop the habit of applying sunscreen, wear hats and umbrellas when going out, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and do not change skin care products frequently.