Children's skin can be sunburned when playing outdoors, such as swimming pools and the beach. When a child's skin is sunburned, there may be complaints of redness on the skin, more fussiness, and pain.To prevent more serious effects, you need to know some easy steps to help relieve the condition.
Children's skin is still developing and is more sensitive than adult skin. A child's skin can burn in as little as 15-30 minutes after being exposed to the sun without protection. However, this is generally only known a few hours later, when the skin is red and painful.
Tips for Overcoming Sunburned Children's Skin
When you notice your little one's skin is sunburned, do the following tips:
1. Keep children away from sun exposure
When your little one's skin is sunburned, immediately take him to the shade. Besides being able to aggravate skin conditions, too long exposure to the sun can also cause skin problems heat stroke and dehydration.
2. Give a lot to drink
Sunburned skin does not retain fluids properly. Therefore, when your little one's skin gets sunburnt, try to make him drink more to keep his body hydrated. Do this for 2-3 days as sunburn takes time to heal.
3. Ask the child to take a bath or bath
You can ask your little one to take a bath or bath so that the condition of the burn improves. The water used should be slightly cold, but do not use ice water.
If your little one doesn't want to take a bath, you can compress the burned skin area with a towel that has been dipped in cold water. This method can help absorb heat and relieve pain.
4. Apply aloe vera
You can also apply aloe vera gel (aloe vera) to your little one's skin, to relieve discomfort, while accelerating the healing process. Choose a gel product that does not contain petroleum, because it can clog pores and trap heat in the skin. In addition, avoid gels that contain benzocaine or lidocaine, because it can trigger allergies or irritation of the burned skin.
5. Give painkillers
To reduce pain, you can give your child over-the-counter pain relievers, such as paracetamol. If in doubt about the dosage and how to use it, you can consult your doctor first.
6. Avoid popping blisters
In more severe sunburn conditions, blisters may develop. If it's like this, don't solve it yes, Mother, because it can trigger infection. After some time, these bubbles will burst on their own.
7. Apply moisturizer when the skin peels
After 4-7 days, sunburned skin will usually peel. You don't need to panic. This condition is part of the recovery process. Mothers can apply moisturizer to relieve the itching that occurs in this process. Choose a moisturizer that is hypoallergenic (non-allergenic), water-based, and alcohol-free.
To prevent children's skin from getting sunburned, parents need to limit the time their children play outside the house during the day, and apply sunblock with SPF 30 before leaving the house.
Some of the ways above you can do, to deal with sunburn in children. However, if the skin burns accompanied by severe pain, dizziness, weakness, fever, or nausea, immediately take your child to the doctor for treatment.
