Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment Options For Sunburn Lesions On Scalp
My friend shaved his head, then got a severe sunburn. His head is now swollen and leaking a clear fluid. When he wears a hat the swelling goes down into the sides of his face. He has been taking Tylenol and applying aloe gel as well as icing it for the swelling. Is there any better treatment? I read that leakage is normal and one post said not to apply any creams. He does not have insurance so going to the doctor is not an option.
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
My Dear
Welcome to Healthcaremagic!
I have reviewed your details. The best results for sunburn treatment can be got with following measures. Please reassure your friend that soon he will be out of the discomfort.
1 Prevent further sun exposure
2 wear protective covering like a hat or cap to prevent exposure
3 Mild steroidal preparations in combination with an antibiotic in the same formulation applied twice a day after cold compression will work quite fast in such cases.
4 Anti allergic in the form of Levocetirizine is likely to relieve itching quite well.
5 Please stop using other preparations as they might interfere with this regime and icing wont help.
6 There is no truth in the belief that creams will not help as creams are just a physical form of medicine while it is the active ingredient ina cream that matters.
I hope you will inform your friend about plan of treatment and he should be well soon again.
Best wishes
Welcome to Healthcaremagic!
I have reviewed your details. The best results for sunburn treatment can be got with following measures. Please reassure your friend that soon he will be out of the discomfort.
1 Prevent further sun exposure
2 wear protective covering like a hat or cap to prevent exposure
3 Mild steroidal preparations in combination with an antibiotic in the same formulation applied twice a day after cold compression will work quite fast in such cases.
4 Anti allergic in the form of Levocetirizine is likely to relieve itching quite well.
5 Please stop using other preparations as they might interfere with this regime and icing wont help.
6 There is no truth in the belief that creams will not help as creams are just a physical form of medicine while it is the active ingredient ina cream that matters.
I hope you will inform your friend about plan of treatment and he should be well soon again.
Best wishes
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Thanks for sharing your problem here on this forum.you got sunburn and it seem it's 1st degree .wash your scalp twice a day..apply polyfax added with xylocain.take some anti edema like danzen ds twice a day...if there is pain just take paracetamol.try to keep your scalp covered. .apply sunblock once it heals..hope this will solve your problem. Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....