swollen face from sun

[singh100]

3 years ago i was playing in the sun for a very long time and the temperature was very hot ( live in uk ). a day later i had very red cheeks then i had little swollen face then i looked like a different person. every summer ever since i have had the same problem. how do i get rid of it!! ive put lots of ice on my face, lots of suncream (garnier 30 fps) ,tried to stay out of the sun. but because i am a a sikh therefore i have a turban i will not be able to wear a hat. i have cetirizine dihydrochloride (a tablet). nothing is working every summer my face looks like a baloon. please help me im only 11 im soo worried.  

[Mysh99]

Hi, I'm 13 yo and I'm going through the same thing, just that this is the first time its happening to me. Did you make it stop? How long does it take for the swollen areas to come back to normal?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These symptoms are suggestive of sunburns. Sunburn results when the amount of exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet light source exceeds the ability of the body's protective pigment, melanin, to protect the skin.

Apply cool compresses on the area and take bath with cool(not very cold) water. Do not scrub your skin or shave your skin and use a soft towel and gently pat your skin dry.Also use a sunburn Over-The-Counter remedy containing aloe vera and a light moisturizer or a dusting powder to relieve chafing.You can apply silver sulfadiazine (1% cream) on the skin except face and see if it helps.If the symptoms still persist then you should consult a dermatologist. Over the counter pain relief medication such a ibuprofen or acetaminophen can also be taken.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.