What are the symptoms and treatment of sunburn in children?

**Please read the disclaimer at the bottom of this page.** Sunburn in children may be caused by long-term contact with the skin of the sun's ultraviolet rays. To prevent sunburn in children, you can use the following methods: 1\....using sunscreen with a suitable protection factor for children and reapplying every 2-3 hours....2\....covering the child's skin with suitable clothes and a hat with a brim....3\....avoiding going out during the peak hours of the sun (from 11 am to 3 pm).... 4\....protecting the eyes from ultraviolet rays with a sunscreen filter 5...the sensitive areas of the child's skin are moist and in case of sunburn, from the methods of using skin care... symptoms and sun treatment What is sunburn in children? Symptoms of sunburn in children may include redness, pain, burning, swelling, and even skin sensitivity. To treat sunburn in children, you can use the following methods: 1\.... Coolers: use compresses or cool baths to reduce swelling and pain.... 2\.... Moisturizers: use moisturizers to maintain skin moisture and reduce dryness.... 3\.... Anti-inflammatory drugs: if necessary, you can use anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen.... 4\.... Drinking plenty of water and enough water: to ensure that the skin is kept moist.... 5\.... See a doctor: if necessary If severe complications such as allergies, fever or severe burning occur, it is better to see a doctor... ### Is it necessary to use sunscreen for children?... It is very necessary to use sunscreen for children, because the skin of children is much more sensitive than the skin of adults and is more vulnerable to the harmful rays of the sun. Use sunscreen when going outside and reapply every 2 to 3 hours... repeat... **P wrote:** This general information is a limited summary of diagnostic, therapeutic and/or medicinal information.... This information is not comprehensive and should be used as a tool to help the user understand and/or evaluate possible diagnostic and treatment options. This information does not contain all information about conditions, treatments, drugs, side effects or risks that may apply to a particular patient. It does not confirm that it is safe, effective or approved for the treatment of a specific patient.. * Among the medical services provided in the office are periodic examinations of children, periodic monitoring of children's growth and physical development, treatment of various infectious, digestive and respiratory diseases in children and adolescents, nutrition counseling, education and periodic care of premature infants, monitoring and treatment of all periodic problems during infancy, periodic mental and physical evaluation of children.. > > *special services of Dr. Mehdi Afshari: specialized office circumcision, home visit and online consultation* > > *Practice address: No. 193, South Mehrabad, Southern Air University, Tafarsh East, Tehran > > *Contact number: 021-66602506*