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What Is The Treatment For Blisters On Face Due To Sunburn?

Hey doc, went to the beach and got very sunburnt on my face and chest, my face started to blister and they have now turned into scabs, what is the best treatment to heal the scabs ASAP, should I leave them to dry up and fall off or should I use a aloe moisturiser on it, Regards
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,

I understand your concern for the blisters on the face due to sunburn. It is quite often seen that due to acute sun toxicity one might develop your kind of blisters.

In your kind of cases it is most important thing to do strict sun protection so that further damage and progress could be halted and the acute part of sun sensitivity could be reduced.

In my patents with your kind of problem I suggest them to do cold compression for two to three times per day. Application of calamine lotion helps in soothing the area. If there is any sign of pus then an antibacterial cream such as mupirocin can be applied over the area.

In case of itching and discomfort an antihistamine such as cetrizine or loratadine can be taken for two times per day.

All the best.
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Dermatologist Dr. Hardik Pitroda's  Response
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Acute sun burns are sometimes frightening but nothing to worry as its pretty easy to manage.
Generally, I advise short course of prednisolone along with local application of mometasone cream and soothing calamine lotion twice a day.
Antihistaminics and antioxidant tablets can additionally be added.
Use high SPF broad spectrum sunscreen everytime before going out in sun.
Cold sponging will definitely help.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
M.D Dermatology


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What Is The Treatment For Blisters On Face Due To Sunburn?

Hello, I understand your concern for the blisters on the face due to sunburn. It is quite often seen that due to acute sun toxicity one might develop your kind of blisters. In your kind of cases it is most important thing to do strict sun protection so that further damage and progress could be halted and the acute part of sun sensitivity could be reduced. In my patents with your kind of problem I suggest them to do cold compression for two to three times per day. Application of calamine lotion helps in soothing the area. If there is any sign of pus then an antibacterial cream such as mupirocin can be applied over the area. In case of itching and discomfort an antihistamine such as cetrizine or loratadine can be taken for two times per day. All the best.