Sunburn

Recommendation

To treat sunburn, gently apply HYPOGEN CARE Wound Care Fluid to the affected, irritated areas. The Wound Care Fluid has an anti-inflammatory effect and interrupts the production of radicals triggered by UV radiation, which is the direct cause of sunburn. IMPORTANT: The earlier the Wound Care Fluid is applied, the more effective the treatment will be.

Direct sunlight should be avoided at all costs until the sunburn has completely subsided. In addition - if the skin is not too irritated - rub the skin very gently with HYPOGEN CARE Skin Care Oil to prevent further skin tension and dehydration.

Especially in case of blistering, a doctor should be consulted in any case.

In terms of preventing sunburn, the following applies: In general, direct sunlight should be avoided. During periods of strong sunlight, you should always stay in the shade. However, it should be noted that even in the shade, ultraviolet radiation reaches the skin via indirect sunlight. This can also cause sunburn, which is why additional sun protection should always be used even in the shade. In addition to clothing, sun care products should also be used for sun protection, as at least the face is always exposed to the sun. The need for protection depends on the skin type as well as the type, intensity and duration of sun exposure. In particular, the individual erythema threshold value should be known, i.e. the length of time that one's own skin can be exposed to the sun without being damaged. For allergy sufferers and other people with diseased or sensitive skin, only hypoallergenic sun care with the highest sun protection factors is recommended due to the inherent risk of skin disease.

Apply a generous amount of HYPOGEN CARE Sun Protection Spray UV60 or HYPOGEN CARE Sun Protection Lotion UV65+ to dry skin, depending on the level of protection required. Then rub in the respective product until it is absorbed. The application lasts particularly long and only needs to be repeated if the treated skin has been exposed to abrasive friction.

Features

Medically, sunburn is a 1st or 2nd degree skin burn.

As the name suggests, sunburn is caused by sunlight, more specifically by ultraviolet radiation, namely UV-B and UV-C radiation. When UV-B or UV-C rays hit human skin, they stimulate it to produce radicals. These radicals in turn are the direct cause of sunburn.

Sunburn as a special type of skin irritation does not occur directly. Symptoms only appear 5 - 6 hours after exposure to radiation (threshold time). This makes prevention so important: the time necessary for a healthy tanning of the skin, but also not to be exceeded, for which one can expose one's skin to the sun, cannot be "felt".

In the case of sunburn, the skin shows the following symptoms: redness, sensation of heat, itching, pain sensation and tension, as well as blistering. It should be noted that the first priority is to avoid sunburn through adequate protection.

Any sunburn irreversibly damages the skin.

Referenced terms

Sun, sun protection

*The recommendations of the navigator on symptoms, diseases, etc. are not a substitute for professional advice or treatment by a doctor. In general, it is advised to consult a specialist for medical guidance in case of skin diseases. The recommendations of the navigator must not be used for independent medical treatment: The correct classification of symptoms, diseases and clinical pictures, etc. can only be provided by a physician, especially in the case of multiple diseases.