You want to feel good about yourself, but you can take yourself seriously: Your doctor has pointed out a big mistake that seriously damages your skin

The dermatovenerologist told the program that lubricating the skin after sunburn is the biggest mistake, we will only further damage weakened skin.

“The worst thing we can do is lubricate the skin with oils and fats, as they form a protective film and prevent heat from escaping,” said the doctor.

During the show, the dermatologist noted that after burning oils, butter is an absolute pain for the skin. Even essential oils can significantly worsen skin condition: “If we go back to the sun after spreading ourselves with essential oils, we can get extraordinary burns and allergic reactions to the sun.”

Do not use the medicine without consulting.

When asked about self-medication methods that use various ointments and medications to help soothe irritated skin, the doctor replied that lubrication or drinking is in no way recommended without first consulting a doctor.

“We cannot be sure that the product will adapt to our skin and will not irritate it further. When you are soaked in the sun, it is better to limit yourself to soft and relaxing creams,” he said.

However, when asked by family doctor V. Morozov about calming the skin with allergy medications, A. Dumbliauskienė replied that they can reduce the tickling sensation if you feel discomfort: “Sometimes doctors recommend taking allergy medications at night, not for allergies, skin, but the drug should be used only after consulting a doctor, “said the doctor, emphasizing that allergy medications are not intended to treat burns and are prescribed only in exceptional cases. The same rules apply to Hormonal ointments left at home, as they can only cause even more problems, according to the doctor.

“Remedies left at home will not help soothe irritated skin, hormonal ointments can help unless the skin is affected not only by the sun, but also by allergies,” said the doctor.

According to the interlocutor, doctors can prescribe hormonal ointments to patients when they show signs of hives. In other cases, the specialist advises to limit yourself to the previous methods, moisturize the skin with aloe vera and algae creams, or simply cool the skin with a towel.

First aid for irritated skin.

According to Dr. A. Dumbliauskienė, first aid in case of sunburn is getting cold.

“The same rule applies to both sunburn and sunburn: heated skin needs to cool down. No need to try to ‘block’ the heat, just ‘get it out.'” You can “extract” the heat simply by cooling the skin with a damp towel, “said the doctor on the show. Such resuscitation of irritated skin is the fastest way to calm it.

According to A. Dumbliauskienė, folk methods can also aid in skin recovery. On the show, the interlocutor agreed with the statement by family doctor V. Morozov that dairy products, such as kefir or sour cream, can help calm irritated skin.

In fact, fermented milk is one of the simplest means known to people to help extract heat. I have seen attempts to calm irritated skin even with cucumbers, ”said the dermatovenerologist. According to the doctor, said skin rejuvenation by “covering” the body with cucumber slices is also effective, but not very comfortable.

In the program, the dermatologist also offered alternative remedies to folk medicine to avoid skin irritation caused by the sun. A. Dumbliauskienė advises to calm irritated skin by using creams with aloe or hyaluronic acid. Seaweed creams are also a great remedy.

In the show, A. Dumbliauskienė emphasized that allergies can be caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, which reach the skin even when it is hidden under clothing. “UV rays can even affect areas of the body hidden from the sun, as these rays are much deeper and can even penetrate clothing. It can cause a rash, hives and skin discomfort, but skin problems caused by UV rays generally go away on their own, “said the interviewee.

However, to combat polymorphic photodermatosis, which is a severe rash caused by UV rays, it is much more difficult: “Then the rash does not go away quickly, so it is important to understand if the skin is irritated by prolonged exposure to Sun or the body’s reaction to “triggers” allergic mechanisms in our bodies. The answer to this question should be sought together with the doctor, it will help to properly prepare for the sunny season. “