What Is Sun Poisoning?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Most Treatments Can Be Done at Home
Minor symptoms should be treated the same way that you would handle a regular sunburn. The most important thing you can do if you have sun poisoning is to cool the affected area. While it’s vital that you avoid shocking your skin with cold water, if you are able to take a cool bath, it can pull some of the heat out of the burn. You can also apply cool compresses to your skin to achieve the same effect.
After you have cooled your skin down, you need to replenish its moisture. Drink extra water to hydrate your whole body. Apply aloe vera gel or some other soothing moisturizer to the burned skin for relief. If you have a fever or pain, an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen should do the trick.
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