What is sun poisoning? Here's how to protect yourself from this little-known condition

Whether you're planning to hit the pool or catch some rays at the park, there's nothing better than the feel of the sun on your skin after so many months of non-stop winter. However, there is a little-known condition that you should know about before you grab your picnic blanket.

What is sun poisoning?

Also known as severe sunburn, sun poisoning is a severe reaction to prolonged or intense exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays.

Sun poisoning is an extreme case of sunburn – a burn that occurs when UV radiation from the sun burns your skin.

What are the symptoms?

Initially, the symptoms may seem similar to sunburn, which can make it go unnoticed. These may include:

Severe sunburn (watch out for redness, blisters and skin)

fever

Chills

Vomiting

Headache

Dizziness

Dehydration

Undetected sun poisoning can cause more severe symptoms to develop, including:

Faint

Conclusions

Rapid heartbeat

Low blood pressure

Confusion or disorientation.

How can people protect themselves from sun poisoning?

Taking a few super simple steps can help you avoid sun poisoning. These may include:

Limiting exposure to the sun during its peak hours (between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.)

Protective clothing (long-sleeved shirts, hats, etc.)

Përdorimi i një kremi kundër diellit me një minimum SPF 30, duke e aplikuar çdo dy orë – do t’ju duhet ta bëni këtë më shpejt nëse keni qenë duke notuar

Qëndrimi në hije

Mbajtje e hidratuar

Shmangia e shtretërve për rrezitje.

Si mund të trajtohet helmimi nga dielli?

Nëse përjetoni simptoma të helmimit nga dielli, qëndroni të qetë, pasi ka trajtime të disponueshme.

Para së gjithash, duhet të largoheni nga dielli për të shmangur ndonjë dëmtim të mëtejshëm.

Më pas, ftohni pjesën e lëkurës që dhemb. Dermatologët rekomandojnë aplikimin e kompresave të ftohta, apo edhe marrjen e një banje të ftohtë për të ‘zbutur lëkurën dhe për të reduktuar inflamacionin’.

Ky është gjithashtu një moment i mirë për t’u hidratuar dhe zëvendësuar çdo lëng të humbur me ujë ose lëngje të pasura me elektrolite – mendoni pijet sportive, lëngun e kokosit apo edhe ‘smoothie’.

Likewise, soothing creams can be applied directly to the skin, especially those containing aloe vera or chamomile.

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