7 Ways to Treat a Tanning Bed Burn
5. No more tanning
Until your skin and the damaged areas return to normal, it is better to stay away from tanning beds or even outdoor tanning for that matter. They can cause further damage that can never be treated or healed.
6. Avoid picking dead skin
The doctor will advise against picking dead skin or scabs. There might be nothing wrong in picking them. However, if the dead skin is attached to living skin or if the skin underneath is raw; you subject yourself to different problems. For one, the area becomes susceptible to bacterial infections. Two, you can leave yourself a splendid mark. But, if the skin gets accidentally pulled off, then apply anti-bacterial creams to prevent the onset of infections. Keeping the area covered with sterile cloth helps to cut off chances of infections. Therefore, wait for the blisters to fall off by themselves.
7. Professional medical attention
If you are subjected to severe burns and inflammation or if you run a fever, it is better to seek professional medical advice. Your doctor can put you on silver sulfadiazine cream or oral steroids.
Although it is better to prevent tanning bed burns in the first place, sometimes it occurs even when you are guarded. In such cases, exercising proper care and caution is necessary to quicken the healing process.
