What does a mild case of sun poisoning look like?

Symptoms of PMLE are mild to severe skin rash, usually appearing within 30 minutes to several hours of sun exposure. The rash may be itchy and have these characteristics: Small bumps all over the body, predominantly in sun-exposed areas. Sun rash progresses to dense clumps of bumps.

How do you get rid of sun poisoning rash?

Your doctor may treat sun poisoning with cool water or compresses. Applying lotion to your skin while it’s damp can help peeling skin retain the most moisture possible. Also, drinking fluids can help replenish moisture lost from extremely dry skin.

How do I know if I have sun poisoning?

Symptoms are a severe skin rash, usually appearing several hours after going out in the sun. The rash may be itchy and include: Small bumps over the sun-exposed areas of the body. Dense clumps of bumps.

How long does sun poisoning take to go away?

When it comes to sun poisoning, the recovery process is longer. Pain typically lasts up to 48 hours, and skin will usually start to peel after 3 to 8 days. With a severe, blistering burn, your skin may not return to normal for several weeks.

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How do you treat sun poisoning at home?

Dissolve a cup of Epsom salt in a bath and soak in the water for pain and irritation relief. You might remember oatmeal baths from the childhood days of chicken pox and hives. Oatmeal soaked in bath water can relieve itchiness and irritations while also providing another anti-inflammatory to your burned skin or rash.

Is sun poisoning the same as sunburn?

Sometimes it’s difficult to tell the difference between sunburn and sun poisoning. While a sunburn is redness of the skin that will go away after a few days, sun poisoning is a more serious irritation that shows up as hives or blisters. Some people call these hives a “sun rash,” a rash on a sunburn.

How can you tell the difference between sun poisoning and sunburn?