Medical Health Tips by Dr. John Strausbaugh D.O.,P.A

SUN PROTECTION; While enjoying the Florida sun please keep in mind use sun screen SPF 30 apply one hour prior to sun exposure and apply frequently.Eye protection is equally important ,wear sun glasses with UV protection.Hats and visors are also important.After your day in the sun apply a moisturizer liberally after shower.Also be aware of any changes to moles and if there is a area that concerns you seek medical advice.
Home care starts before a sunburn. If you are prepared before going out in the sun, you probably won’t need these tips and techniques.
Immediate self-care is aimed at stopping the UV radiation.

Get out of the sun

Cover exposed skin

Get out of the tanning bed

Relief of the discomfort becomes important.
Medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are useful, especially when started early.
For mild sunburn, cool compresses with equal parts of milk and water may suffice. You may also use cold compresses with Burow solution. You can buy this at a drugstore. Dissolve 1 packet in 1 pint of water. Soak gauze or a soft clean cloth in it. Gently wring out the cloth and apply to the sunburned area for 15-20 minutes. Change or refresh the cloth and solution every 2-3 hours.
Anyone raised in a beach community knows the secret of aloe-based lotions. There are many commercially available types. Ask the pharmacist at your local drugstore. Tearing apart your aloe plant in the yard and applying the cool jellylike substance inside the leaves is no longer necessary.
Cool (not ice cold) baths may help. Avoid bath salts, oils, and perfumes because these may produce sensitivity reactions. Avoid scrubbing the skin or shaving the skin. Use soft towels to gently dry yourself. Don’t rub. Use a light, fragrance-free skin moisturizer.
Avoid lotions that contain topical anesthetic medications because you can become sensitized and then allergic to that medicine.
Obviously, stay out of the sun while you are sunburned

Dr. John Strausbaugh D.O.,P.A
239-362-1450 7560
Winkler Rd.
Ft. Myers, Fl 33908