Sunburn

Overview

Skin damage in the form of inflammation and/or burns to the skin caused by over-exposure to the ultraviolet radiation of sunlight. It primarily occurs in people who are fair-skinned.

Symptoms

Symptoms usually appear within 24 hours after excess exposure to sunlight, peaking at 72 hours, unless the sunburn is severe. The affected skin turns anywhere from a mild red to severe dark red, with the skin becoming mildly tender and even painful, accompanied by swelling. Blisters can also appear.

Sunburn on the lower body and legs/feet is usually more painful and takes longer to heal. If a large portion of the skin is affected, symptoms such as chills, fever, weakness, and shock can result, as can secondary infections that can set in after the skin has peeled. The new skin may be very sensitive to touch and to further sunlight for several weeks.

Degrees of Sunburn: There are three degrees of sunburn. First-degree burns only redden the skin, with other symptoms. Second-degree sunburn can cause swelling, pain and blisters that fill with water. Third-degree sunburn results in more severe damage to the skin, is more prone to infection, and must be seen by a doctor.

Causes

Over-exposure to the ultraviolet radiation of sunlight. In addition, certain pharmaceutical drugs can produce adverse reactions following exposure to sunlight. Ask your doctor if this is the case for medications you may be taking. If it is, avoid sunlight during peak hours.

Caution: Repeated overexposure to the sun and sunburns increases aging of the skin and the risk of skin cancers.

Do

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Diet

Eat a high-protein diet for second and third degree burns to help repair damaged tissue. Also increase your intake of fluids and high-zinc foods, such as pumpkin seeds and oysters.

Supplements:

Mix the following together: vitamin A, vitamin E, essential fatty acids, zinc oxide, and aloe gel, and apply topically to the affected area. The following nutrients taken orally can also be helpful: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

Prescription and non-prescription medication:

What non-prescription and prescription drugs are you taking? Your non-prescription and prescription are partially the reason that you have this illness or disease – you need to get off these medications but do so only under the guidance of a licensed health care practitioner.

Mind

We know that when the body is out of balance, energy doesn’t flow, leading blockages and eventually dis-ease. Here are some things you can do to combat stress and restore balance:

Go to a Dr Morter BEST (Bio-Energetic Synchronisation Technique) Practitioner.
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Try Hypnotherapy to relax the mind. Find a practitioner here.