Sun Blisters

Sun blisters strike when your body' natural defenses to UV and UVA rays have been exhausted. Developing sun blisters is a more severe type of sunburn and they could be accompanied by fever, fatigue and chills. Blisters are your skin's final try to care for the developing skin below the surface by using the external layer and filling a serum between the layers. After a couple days, these blisters typically dry out and begin peeling.

These blisters are easily avoided, and due to the danger and pain they put people through, it is in your best interest to do all you can so that they never happen. If you have had more than three bouts of sun blisters prior to turning twenty years of age, the risk of developing skin cancer is five fold. It can also take weeks to heal from a bad sunburn with blisters.

People with fair skin tones are much more prone to getting sunburned and developing blisters. Although folks with any skin tone can be exposed to extreme sun and get sun blisters. Some people falsely believe that they cannot get sun burned unless it is sunny outside. UV rays penetrate clouds and though it will take more time than on a sunny day, you can get sunburn on cloudy days.

The ideal action for avoiding sun blisters is to not go outside between the hours of the 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are at their most extreme. Whenever going outside, apply a sunscreen with a minimum of 15 SPF but preferably 30 SPF to all exposed locations of your skin. Don't forget spots that folks regularly miss like the tops of your feet, the tops of your ears and the back side of your legs. Wear clothing that defends you from the sun and seek out shade when ever possible.

If you do end up with blisters, you need to discover what you should and should not do to deal with them. Sun blisters are very different from standard blisters and should never be removed. Popping the blisters provides no comfort and raises the likelihood of infections. If the blisters burst before becoming dry and peeling, there are some actions you can take. Apply an antibiotic ointment to the damaged skin. Another solution to disinfect is to soak a towel in cold salty water and apply it to the open blister and allow it to remain untouched for a half hour. Do not encourage peeling the skin, the longer the old skin stays on the more time the undeveloped skin below has to heal appropriately.

It is imperative to do all that you can to prevent sun blisters. A couple extra minutes in the sun can turn into weeks of pain and the possibility of skin cancer. Do your best to have sunblock available at all times and always be conscience of your sun exposure levels. Have sun protective clothing and sunblock available so that using them is fast and easy. If you do develop these blisters, you will want to cautiously treat and disinfect them so that they have the best environment and all the time they need to properly heal.

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