Symptoms of sun poisoning and how to treat them

Now we all know (hopefully) the dangers of a bad sunburn – forget that your FPS can cause redness and blisters, cellular damage that causes signs early aging, and of course, an increased risk of skin cancer . It can also lead to poisoning in the sun. But what exactly is that poisoning in the sun ? You have probably heard the term thrown a lot (especially during the summer months), but we went to see the experts to find out exactly what it is and how to treat it.

What is poisoning in the sun?

"Sunburn is a reaction to a severe sunburn that affects the entire body." Joshua Zeichner Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital and certified dermatologist in New York, says Allure . Essentially, a case of sun poisoning resembles the flu – in addition to dealing with a painful burn, you could have fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, exhaustion and even fainting

Julie Karen certified dermatologist in New York City and spokesman for the manufacturers of Banana Boat, tells Allure . The culprit behind the body's total reaction is inflammation, says Zeichner. When you are burned, your burned skin becomes inflamed (this is what causes redness and tenderness). But burns, especially bad ones, also cause systemic inflammation throughout your body, he says. In other words, the effects of a sunburn go beyond the skin.

How to treat sun poisoning?

If spending too much time in the sun gives you a case of poisoning in the sun, there are two things right now. First and foremost: get out of the sun. "Ideally, you should go inside and gradually cool the skin with a fresh compress or bath," says Karen. "Avoidance of the sun for several days is also critical."

Next, Zeichner recommends taking an anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen, and staying well hydrated to help reduce systemic inflammation and accelerate the healing of sunburn. it does not help or your symptoms are severe – aka you have fever, chills and vomiting – Zeichner and Karen recommend calling your dermatologist as soon as possible. "If it is not suspected or detected, sunburn can result in severe dehydration requiring hospitalization," she says.

How to prevent it?

Of course, just like sunburns, the best way to treat severe cases is to prevent them. You can do this with a liberal application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more, Karen says. We recommend Roche-Posay Anthelios Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60 or Broad Foam Supergoop Broad Spectrum Foam SPF 50 both offering a high level of protection and [19659027] "You should apply a portion of sunscreen the size of a golf ball 15 minutes before going out and reapply every two hours.You should also reapply after swimming or sweating and immediately after the drying. If you are more prone to sunburn – say you have fair skin or are taking medications that make you more sensitive to the sun – you are also more likely to suffer from sun poisoning. Stay on top of your routine for a summer without sun or poison

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