Sunburn With Blisters : Treatment, Symptoms and Prevention

Things You Should know about Sunburn Blisters

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What are Sunburn Blisters?

Sunburn Blisters are usually the small, white, fluid filled bumps which is caused on your skin  due to the over exposure of the sun's harmful UV Rays and blistering means you have a second degree of sunburn. Sunburn with blisters are uncomfortable and can be extremely painful and itchy and further if you don't take the preventive measures to control it then later it can increase the chances of causing skin cancer and various skin infections.

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How long does Sunburn Blisters last?

Usually it takes less than 15 minutes to burn, and depending on the severity, more than those 15 minutes outside could result in sun poisoning. The short term negative effects of sun poisoning manifest themselves for the 4-7 days with more severe effect like sunburn blisters can have long term effects extending beyond first week.

What are the symptoms of Sunburn Blisters?

The main symptoms of the Sunburn Blisters is the burning "Rash" where the skin reddens, dries up and peels off and sometimes these sunburn blisters popped and appeared in the form of small white fluid filled bumps. Sunburns which are capable enough to cause blisters can also results in Sun Poisoning's.

Sun Poisoning's additional and more severe symptoms includes:

. Swelling.

. Large Blisters.

. Fever.

. Headache.

. Dizziness.

. Nausea.

If you experience any of these symptoms then you need to seek immediate medical attention and if these are not treated early and properly, Sun poisoning's can increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

How sunburn Blisters can be treated?

Sunburn blister can be often treated with some simple and easy home remedies. Home remedies can be very helpful in decreasing pain, Prevent infection and can speed up the healing process. To do this, you should follow the steps mention below:

. Cold Compress : Soak a towel in cold water, squeeze out the excess water, and put the towel on the affected area. Repeat these process several times in order to get relief from the burning sensation. Never apply ice directly to sunburn blisters as it can worsen the condition in addition it is recommended that you don't take warm bath for a few days instead take cold bath as it will also help alleviate the pain.

. Aloe vera : Aloe vera is one of the effective natural cure which helps to cure minor burn including sunburn blisters. it will help reduce pain rehydrate burned skin and also speed up the healing process. Cut a fresh aloe vera leaf and apply the gel gently on the sunburned blisters area and left it for the few hours and allow it to dry and be absorbed properly by the skin and if fresh aloe vera is not available then you can use an aloe vera gel available on the market.

. Drink a lot of water : Don't forget to drink a lot of water, you're losing a lot of moisture from your skin and this evaporation can lead to dehydration. So, make sure you have some good electrolytes and make sure you stay well hydrated as that will help you through this process as.

. Oatmeal : Oatmeal's are often used for treating sunburn blisters as oatmeal is well known for for reducing inflammation. Take an oatmeal bath because it will  helps to reduce itchiness and irritation. Fill your bathtub with cool water then add 2-3 cups of oatmeal's in powdered form and soak your body in it for at least like half an hour of duration and for the best result if you want then you can add rose petals in it it will give you farther results.

. Turmeric : Mix 2 tablespoons of  turmeric powder and 1 table spoon of yogurt with some water to make a paste and then apply it all over the blisters area and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Later wash it off gently with cold water. The antiseptic properties of turmeric heals the burn and also reduces the pain and inflammation.           

. Potato : Raw potato helps cool the skin, reduce the pain and also speed up the healing process. Take one raw potato and wash it clearly then cut it into thick slices. Put them in a blender to make a paste then apply the paste to the blisters and allow it to dry on its own. After it dries, wash it off cold water. Repeat the process daily. 

Note: Do not poke or pick the pooped blister by yourself as it can increases the chance of skin infection and can cause further damage. Avoid Sun exposure as much as possible until the Blisters heal.

How to prevent sunburn blisters?

The best ways to prevent yourself from sunburn blistering is by protecting your skin. Make sure you're wearing sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and remember the higher the SPF the longer it will stay on and as per experts advise you should reapply the sunscreen after every two to three hours and also make sure that you are wearing protective clothing that also includes Sunglasses because your several parts of the face can also be affected by sunburn blisters and sometimes even people do have sunburn blisters on lips. And also remember that if it's cloudy outside that doesn't mean you're safe from sunburn damage because the UV still comes through the clouds and even if it's not too hot look outside you can still get the damage from the sun.