Sunburn is really bad, and it happens to be a common problem affecting many individuals today. When your skin is exposed to UVA and UVB light from the sun for a particular period of time, it burns the affected area, and can also lead to risks like skin cancer. Talking about the scalp, it is a part that is hardly considered when taking care of the body and overall health. Unknown to many, it doesn’t really matter if there is a full head of hair; the scalp is still at risk for a sunburn.
If you have a sunburn, this post is for you. Keep reading to know how to treat it
1. Take cool showers
Sunburn on your scalp is enough frustration and discomfort; you shouldn’t turn on hot water on the same scale. Even lukewarm water may be risky, so the best option to go for is cool water. Let the water be at a cooler temperature before washing your hair/scalp.
2. Do away with sulfated shampoos
To heal your sunburned scalp, there is a need for enough moisturization, and using a sulfated shampoo won’t help in any way, as they tend to dry out the scalp. In your case, your scalp will not only be dried out but also be left in a harsh and worse condition. Shampoos that contain 18-MEA are advisable, as they are effective in providing the scalp some moisture. Always read the ingredients on your shampoo before applying it on your hair.
3. The blow dryer and straightener can take a break now
You should always remember you have a sunburn, and any other thing close to “hot” should be far away from it. Blowdryers and straighteners use heat and will further dry, damage, and cause more discomfort to your scalp. Pending the time the sunburn heals, you have to do away with these things.
4. Stay hydrated
The sunburn on your scalp makes it dry, and one way to keep it moisturized and from further drying is to stay hydrated. Drink water as often as you can—at least 8 glasses daily. You can also go for fruits and veggies, as they have a high content of water in them.
5. Leave blisters alone
Probably your sunburn is so bad that it forms blisters on your scalp, you are not to do anything to them, to avoid further irritation. Leave them alone, and let them heal.
6. Know when to see a doctor
It may become more severe, that you start having a temperature, and you are too weak to stand and think clearly. If such is the case, you have to seek medical assistance as soon as you can, to avoid worsening the case.
Conclusion
Above are ways that can be applicable to treating a sunburned scalp. It is, however, important that immediate treatments should be done as soon as it is noticed.
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