When should I take my baby to a doctor?

The classical sunburn is medically also called first degree burn.However, if there is a formation of burn blisters, it is already a grade 2a burn. As a rule, a classic sunburn, i.e. a first-degree burn, does not require a visit to a doctor. However, there are some exceptions, which will be treated in the following.

If the burn is very extensive, a visit to the doctor may be advisable, as this is associated with a higher probability of complications such as fever, dizziness, nausea and the like. A doctor should also be consulted in case of complications or noticeable changes of any kind. These include blisters, pus, externally changing rash, fever, dizziness, nausea, fainting and swelling.

Treatment of a sunburn in the baby

The treatment of a complication-free sunburn can roughly be divided into two phases. A distinction is made between acute treatment and long-term treatment. However, the main aim is to relieve the symptoms and not to cure the sunburn.

In the acute treatment, the affected area can be cooled. This reduces the pain and removes excess heat from the overheated skin. Cold compresses, such as wet towels or cooling creams, are suitable for this.

The application of quark also has a cooling and anti-inflammatory effect. In the case of a very extensive sunburn, there should be no general cooling, as otherwise there is a risk of hypothermia for the baby. A sufficient drinking supply should also be provided, as the body loses fluid through sunburn.

Following the immediate cooling measures, certain ointments (for example aloe vera), creams or after-sun lotions can be applied. These have a slight cooling effect and moisturize stressed skin. Very oily or greasy creams are not recommended, as they cause a kind of sealing of the skin, so that the overheated skin cannot radiate the heat and overheating can occur.

Burn blisters should not be opened because of the danger of infection. In addition to household remedies such as cooling compresses and the application of aloe vera, globulis may also be used to alleviate symptoms. Which remedy is the right one depends on the phase of the sunburn and the respective severity.

Belladonna (deadly nightshade), Cantharis, Causticum, Aconitum and Apis mellifica are frequently used. These are often used in a potency of D12 and a dosage of 5 globulis, three times a day. However, this should be clarified by a homeopath and discussed with him.