Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Test and Diagnosis
Laboratory diagnosis is not required.
Sunburn
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Drug Therapy
Therapeutic target Pain relief Therapy recommendations Symptomatic local therapy (glucocorticoids, antihistamines) to relieve symptoms. In case of extensive findings or severe sunburn, analgesia (analgesics/painkillers) if necessary. See also under “Further therapy“.
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Diagnostic Tests
Medical device diagnosis is not required.
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Prevention
To prevent sunburn, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Long stay in the sun or artificial UV light. Preventive measures Sun protection must begin at a young age. An hour in the sun is much more dangerous for a child than for an adult.Attention!Babies up to six months of … Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Prevention
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate dermatitis solaris (sunburn): Erythema (extensive redness of the skin) strictly limited to the areas of the skin that were exposed to sunlight or the source of radiation (1st-degree burn) Swelling of the affected areas of the skin Itching in the affected skin area Pain in the affected skin … Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Causes
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Dermatitis solaris describes an inflammatory reaction of the skin caused by an overdose of sun exposure or artificial UV light. It usually involves UVA, but UVB and UVC rays can in principle also lead to sunburn. Damage to the epidermis occurs. As a result, various inflammatory mediators are released, which in … Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Causes
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Therapy
General prophylactic measures Application of a sunscreen before sun exposure (see sun protection below). Textile sunscreen General therapeutic measures Apply cooling lotions Apply cooling compresses or wet compresses; in stage 2 (blistering) if necessary with antiseptic additives.
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Examination
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing) of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera (white part of the eye) [erythema (extensive redness of the skin), edema, blistering; if sunburned face: keratitis solaris (sun-related corneal inflammation), conjunctivitis … Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Examination
Causes of sunburn
Synonyms in a broader sense Sunburn is a burn I. degree by UV radiation, mainly by UV-B radiation of the wavelength 280 – 320 nm (nanometers). UVB rays have a shorter wavelength than UVA rays, they are therefore more energetic and cause more damage. Modern sunbeds therefore do not use UVB rays, but even pure … Causes of sunburn
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Medical History
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of dermatitis solaris (sunburn). Family history Social history What is your occupation? Are you frequently outdoors? If so, do you regularly use sunscreen? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What complaints have you noticed? How long have these changes existed? Where … Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Medical History
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Skin and subcutis (L00-L99). Phototoxic reaction – reaction resembling sunburn that occurs after contact with a photosensitizing substance (esp. drugs).
Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Complications
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by dermatitis solaris (sunburn): Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Wrinkling (including elastosis) Skin aging (skin dryness, pigmentary changes). Scarring (after blistering) Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48) Malignant neoplasms of the skin: Actinic keratosis (precancerous/precancerous lesion). Basal cell carcinoma (BCC; basal cell carcinoma; … Sunburn (Dermatitis Solaris): Complications
