How to Spot the Signs of Sun Poisoning and How to Treat It

Don’t be the tough guy that thinks they don’t need sun cream in the great outdoors. Getting sunburned even once every 2 years can triple your risk of developing skin cancer.

You also put yourself at risk of suffering a few nasty sun-related ailments. These include sunburn, heat stroke, sunstroke, and sun poisoning.

“What is sun poisoning?”, you ask, “Isn’t it the same as sunstroke?”. Turns out, it isn’t.

Read on to find out more about the signs of sun poisoning and what to do if you experience them.

What Is Sun Poisoning?

Sun poisoning isn’t another one of those weird diseases that seem fake. In fact, it can have grave consequences.

Sun poisoning is sunburn gone too far. You can’t have sun poisoning without sunburn. Sunstroke is to the way your body reacts to excessive heat from the sun – no sunburn required.

When your skin undergoes a severe sunburn, it can become severely inflamed.

Signs of Sun Poisoning

A standard sunburn usually starts acting up almost immediately. Severe sunburn gets nasty after about 24 hours. Sun poisoning often rears its ugly head as much as 72 hours after exposure.

Symptoms of sun poisoning include:

• Itchy, painful, blistering skin
• Hive-like bumps
• Tingling and swelling of the skin
• A headache
• Fever and chills
• Nausea
• Dizziness

In severe cases, you could experience a decrease in blood pressure, fainting, and heart palpitations.

It is important to do something about these conditions immediately. Don’t think they’ll wear off on their own.

Treatment Options for Sun Poisoning?

The first and most obvious thing to do is to rehydrate your body and try to help your skin heal. Try to drink as much water as you can. A cold compress on the affected areas or a cool bath can help to soothe the pain.

Ibuprofen is an effective sun poisoning treatment as it helps with inflammation. A thick layer of moisturizer, aloe vera gel, or cold yogurt can soothe the pain and aid healing.

If none of this works and especially if you are too nauseous to keep water down or experience a severe reaction, you need to see a doctor.

Don’t wait until the next morning.

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How Long Does Sun Poisoning Last?

Sun sickness usually disappears within a few days. Left untreated, it could take much longer or cause permanent damage to your skin and health.

It doesn’t take much effort to avoid developing sun poisoning. Stay out of the sun during the hottest times of the day (10 am to 4 pm). If you can’t resist taking advantage of the summer weather with outdoor activities, protect yourself.

Always wear a high-factor sunscreen and a hat when you’re outside. You can get sunburnt on cloudy days too.

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