Some helpful tips when sunburn strikes:
- Cool the burn with cold compress
- Moisturise while skin is damp
** Avoid petroleum or oil-based ointments which may trap the heat and make the burn worse
- Manage the pain
- Rehydrate
- Consult your doctor
If you have any concerns, contact Bartchall Medical on 07 3886 5400. Seek medical assistance if you or a child has severe blistering over a large portion of the body, has a fever and chills, or is woozy or confused. Don’t scratch or pop blisters, which can lead to infection.
