{"id":8879,"date":"2019-07-29T03:43:57","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T03:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=8879"},"modified":"2021-04-21T19:29:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T19:29:48","slug":"15-home-remedies-to-treat-sun-poisoning-rash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/15-home-remedies-to-treat-sun-poisoning-rash\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Home Remedies to Treat Sun Poisoning Rash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Catching a sunburn is an unpleasant experience. “Sun poisoning,” is a term that describes a mild to severe sunburn, that does not call for hospitalization of the patient. In most cases of sun poisoning, the patient can get away with home remedies to treat their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun “poisoning” may be a misleading name for the condition, as people suffering from the effects of the sunburn do not experience an infection with a toxin or pathogen that may cause poisoning. However, the symptoms associated with an intense sunburn may leave the patient feeling sick and nauseous, similar to the effects of poison on the human body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After receiving a sun poisoning rash, the patient may start to notice symptoms of light-headedness, followed by mild nausea and headache. The affected individual should seek shelter immediately, and depending on the severity of the poisoning, they should start treatment to calm the skin as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are eight home remedies to treat sun poisoning rash, give a few of them a try, and you’ll experience relief from your symptoms of pain and itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.    Cold Compress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are dealing with a case of sun poisoning develop sensitivity and redness in their skin as inflammation <\/a>spreads through the epidermis. The skin may radiate heat, and feel warm to the touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The affected individual may find that they cannot apply pressure to the areas of the sunburn, making it challenging for people with a sunburn to fall asleep, especially if the back, shoulders, and stomach are the areas affected by the sunburn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a cold compress on the affected area may reduce swelling and pain symptoms. We recommend that you brew a batch of chamomile tea, then let it cool by leaving it in the fridge for an hour or two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soak a facecloth or hand towel in the tea, and apply it to the sunburned area of your skin. The polyphenols found in chamomile have a nervine effect that reduces symptoms of pain and discomfort while calming the central nervous system.
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2.    Stay Hydrated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spending time outdoors in the hot sun depletes you of vital fluids through sweating. When we are in a dehydrated <\/a>state, we are far more likely to develop a sunburn, because our body comprises of more than 60-percent water.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After incurring a sunburn, it’s best to load up on water as soon as possible. Drinking water helps to hydrate all of the organs in your body, including the skin. Water is also essential for optimal blood flow, which is responsible for starting the healing process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those patients that do not drink water after receiving a sunburn may notice a steady increase in their symptoms of light-headedness, confusion, and nausea \u2013 with some patients vomiting as a result of the dehydration effect of the sunburn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most patients will start to feel better within a few minutes of drinking water, and they should continue drinking throughout the day to avoid complications arising from sun poisoning.
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3.    Halt the Use of Medications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people who are dealing with infections or other diseases may use antibiotics <\/a>or anti-fungal medications to eliminate the pathogen and recover their health. However, the use of these medications may cause sensitivity to the sun’s harmful UV rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the patient may find that their skin burns quickly in the sun, and their symptoms of sun poisoning are more intense than others. The patient may also take longer to recover from the effects of sun poisoning as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are going on vacation to a sunny area, and you are using antibiotics, anti-fungal medications, or anti-depressants, then make sure you take along plenty of sunscreens and a hat to avoid sun poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anti-histamine medications are also notorious for increasing the effects of sun poisoning, so look for alternatives if you are visiting a sunny area. Speak to your doctor before arranging your travel plans, and ask them about the potential side-effects relating to the use of medications.
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4.    Use Coconut Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are dealing with a case of sunburn <\/a>may benefit from the use of extra-virgin coconut oil to soother the pain symptoms associated with sun poisoning rash. Extra-virgin coconut oil undergoes not filtering process before packaging. As a result, the oil retains all of the properties of the coconut, which have plenty of benefits for soothing pain and irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scoop some coconut oil onto your finger and gently massage it into the rash. Give it time to absorb into your skin, and you should notice significant relief from symptoms of pain. The anti-bacterial properties of coconut oil help to prevent infection of the skin while moisturizing the inflamed epidermis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massaging coconut oil into your sun poisoning rash helps to speed up recovery as well. We recommend that you rub the oil into the affected area three to four times a day for best results. Continue with the treatment after the rash fades, as it helps to prevent the peeling of the skin.
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5.    Cucumbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are dealing with a case of sun poisoning, then visit the grocery aisle of your local supermarket. While you are enjoying the cold air of the refrigeration unit, pick up a few cucumbers to help you manage the effects of sun poisoning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you return home, lightly blend the cucumbers in the food processor until they turn to a gel. Smear the gel over the affected area, and you will start to notice a cooling effect that soothes your sunburn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cucumbers <\/a>contain analgesic properties that provide pain relief while giving your skin a healthy dose of antioxidants that fight off free radicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we overexpose our skin to the sun’s harmful UV rays, we encourage the production of free radicals. These harmful particles cause skin cell oxidation that leads to the development of fine lines and wrinkles while increasing skin cancer risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The antioxidants found in cucumbers scavenge these free radicals, removing them from the skin and bloodstream before they have a chance to create oxidative stress.
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6.    Vitamin E Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anyone going on vacation to a sunny area should prepare themselves for a sunburn, even if they bring along preventative measures, such as sunscreen. Carry some vitamin E<\/a> oil in your toiletry bag, and use it on your skin in the case of sun poisoning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin E oil helps to repair the damage done to skin cells from the effects of sun poisoning. The oil nourishes the epidermis, reducing swelling and redness associated with a sunburn. Use the oil to reduce the initial symptoms of the condition, and then keep up with the treatments for the following three days afterward to reduce peeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients with sun poisoning may gain some benefit from adding vitamin E supplements to their dietary intake, but in most cases, the topical oil is far more effective at soothing and healing the condition. Vitamin E oil is readily available online from your favorite health product retailer at a minimal cost.
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7.    Use Lotion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After receiving sun poisoning, the affected individual should seek shelter and water immediately to reduce the feelings of sickness brought about by the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the affected individual recovers from the initial effects of the poisoning, they should start treatment of the burned area as quickly as possible. Prompt treatment of the burn helps to accelerate the healing process and decrease the peeling of the skin after recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend that you look into a moisturizing lotion to help assist with rehydrating the skin while relieving pain symptoms. Aloe vera lotion is an excellent remedy for soothing the pain, inflammation, and irritation <\/a>associated with sun poisoning rash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some brands specifically designed for dealing with a sunburn may contain lidocaine, which is an effective anesthetic for reducing localized pain caused by sun poisoning. Start treatment with the lotion as soon as your skin calms down, and repeat three to four times throughout the day.
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8. Try OTC Medications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While all of these home remedies work well top relieve the pain and irritation caused by sun poisoning rash, the most effective treatment lying around your housed, are OTC medications. During the initial 12-hours after receiving sun poisoning, the patient experiences severe pain and discomfort in the area affected by the sunburn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the remedies mentioned in this article help to provide some relief, those individuals in severe amounts of pain should consider taking OTC anti-inflammatories and pain medication to help them deal with the first 12-hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These drugs help to reduce inflammation of the skin while numbing the pain response. OTC medications are useful, especially in treating children afflicted by sunburn, as their skin is far more sensitive to UV rays<\/a> than an adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the patient does not show signs of recovery within a few hours after finding shade, water, and medication, it’s a prudent strategy to take them to the emergency room for medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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