How To Properly Prevent, Treat, And Heal A Sunburn

Take Cool Showers And Baths

Patients treating a sunburn can take cool showers and baths to help reduce their discomfort as often as needed. After getting out of the bathtub or shower, it is important to pat the skin dry with a soft towel; rubbing the skin could cause pain. When patting the skin dry, doctors recommend allowing it to remain a little damp. Next, the patient should immediately apply a moisturizer. Applying moisturizer directly after a bath can help trap more moisture in the skin, speeding up the healing process and reducing dryness. In addition to cool baths, patients may find applying a cool, damp towel to their skin for ten to fifteen minutes is beneficial for pain relief, and this can be done several times each day.