Getting five or more sunburns in your life more than doubles your risk of developing melanoma.
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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the leading cause of melanoma, the most deadly kind of skin cancer, resulting in about 9,000 deaths in the US each year. Sunburns can increase your risk of developing skin cancer, so preventing them not only helps you avoid discomfort but also protects your overall health, says Beth Goldstein, MD, a dermatologist with Central Dermatology Center. A third-degree sunburn requires immediate medical attention and should not be treated at home.
If your first or second-degree does not improve after two weeks, consult with a doctor. Important: If you get blisters, do not pop them as this can increase your risk of infection. In most cases, a second-degree burn can also be treated at home using many of the same methods, Gonzalez says. Do not expose your burn to more UV radiation until it is completely healed, Gonzalez says. Stay out of the sun and wear loose, protective clothing over your burn if you do have to be outside.Apply a small amount of 1% hydrocortisone cream to your sunburn three to four times a day.Take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen or aspirin.Gently rub fragrance-free aloe vera gel or moisturizer on your burn.
Soak in a cool bath or take a cool shower.Here are some ways to treat a first-degree sunburn: Unfortunately, once you get a sunburn, there is no way to speed up the healing process, but you can treat the symptoms.
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