Sunburn

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Sunburn is an acute inflammatory skin reaction caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, typically from sunlight. It leads to erythema (redness), burning, pain, tenderness, and sometimes swelling or blister formation. Severe cases may produce fever, dehydration, headache, nausea, peeling of skin, and premature aging of skin. Repeated sunburn can damage DNA and increase the risk of skin cancer. Predisposing factors include prolonged outdoor work, beach vacations, fair skin, photosensitive drugs, cosmetic procedures, and weakened antioxidant protection.

Homoeopathy works by relieving burning, redness, pain, and inflammation while accelerating healing and preventing complications such as pigmentation, peeling, scarring, and photosensitivity. Medicines are selected based on the severity of burn, the type of skin reaction, degree of heat sensation, emotional state, and constitution. Homoeopathic remedies provide quick soothing relief without side effects and help skin recover from UV damage at a deeper cellular level.

Natural Homoeopathic remedies to get rid of Sunburn

Intense burning heat and redness of skin after sun exposure – Belladonna

Bright scarlet skin; sudden onset; throbbing pain; sensitive to slightest touch; dryness and heat radiate outward; headache from sun exposure; pupils dilated.

Burning like fire with extreme restlessness – Arsenicum Album

Skin hot to touch with severe burning but wants warm applications; anxiety, fear of illness; exhaustion; thirst for frequent small sips; worse after midnight.

Blistering burns with raw, painful surface – Cantharis

Large or small blisters filled with serum; burning pain that increases from slightest contact; intense urge to scratch but scratching increases pain; risk of infection; chills may accompany.

Redness with stinging and tingling sensation – Apis Mellifica

Puffy swelling, rose-red skin, stinging like bee sting; better by cold applications and worse by heat; minimal thirst; eyelid and lip swelling possible.

Sunburn accompanied by headache and heat stroke – Glonoinum

Violent throbbing headache from sunlight; face flushed; difficult to tolerate direct rays; dizzy, faint, confused; hot congested skin; cannot bear tight clothing around head.

Sunburn after exposure to cold water immediately after sun – Rhus Toxicodendron

Redness with stiffness, soreness, and itching; blisters with yellowish fluid; pain improves with warm applications; worse remaining still, better moving.

Dry cracked sunburned skin; soreness aggravated by washing – Sulphur

Burning and itching intensely; skin dry, rough, red, desquamation (peeling) in sheets; heat of palms and soles; wants to uncover.

Sunburn with peeling and sensitivity following the acute stage – Mezereum

Skin begins to peel and leave tender raw surface; burning improves by warmth; multiple small vesicles around the main blister; thick crusts form.

Sunburn with brown pigmentation and freckles – Sepia

Recurrent tanning and pigmentation; yellowish-brown patches on forehead, cheeks, nose; sensitive to light; hormonal disturbances; general tiredness and indifference.

Slow healing sunburn with easy blister formation – Graphites

Skin thick, rough, and dry; cracks and oozing sticky discharge; tendency to eczema; slow recovery even from mild sun exposure.

Sunburn aggravated by sea or beach climate – Natrum Muriaticum

Burning and peeling especially around face; oily forehead; tendency to sun headache and photophobia; craving salt; emotionally sensitive.

Violent itching after sun exposure – Urtica Urens

Burning, itching, and redness without blister formation; hive-like rash; allergic reaction to sunlight; history of urticaria.

Sunburn with nervous irritability and sleeplessness – Nux Vomica

Skin red and irritated; itching worse from warmth of bed; irritable temperament; overconsumption of coffee, spicy food, or stimulants.

Sunburn from overuse of sunscreen or chemical products – Thuja Occidentalis

Skin becomes highly reactive to sunlight after cosmetic or chemical irritation; greasy skin; hypersensitive; tendency to warts.

Sunburn with sensation of shattered nerves – Hypericum

Extreme sensitivity to touch; nerve-rich areas (fingers, lips, face) intensely painful; stabbing or shooting nerve pain after burn.

Sunburn appearing after swimming / chlorine exposure – Chlorinum

Redness and burning aggravated by chlorine water and sea water; extremely sensitive to cold wind and sunlight.

Sunburn followed by dehydration and weakness – China Officinalis

Skin hot and tender; weakness, fatigue, dizziness after sun; dehydration due to fluid loss; headaches relieved by pressure.

Sunburn with scaling and purplish discoloration – Lachesis

Dark reddish or purplish skin tone; worse after sleep or in afternoon; cannot tolerate heat; oversensitivity to tight clothing.

Sunburn causing rawness and oozing – Petroleum

Severely cracked skin with deep fissures; burning and dryness worse in winter; history of sensitive skin to soaps and detergents.

Chronic tendency to sun allergy / photosensitivity – Carcinosinum

Skin develops burning and rash even from mild sun exposure; history of strict upbringing, perfectionism, or suppressed emotions; family history of cancer or diabetes.

Sunburn is not merely a surface burn but a deep inflammatory response caused by UV-induced cellular damage. Homoeopathy offers rapid pain relief, reduces redness and burning, prevents blistering and infection, and speeds up regeneration of healthy skin. In recurrent sun sensitivity or severe skin-type sunburn, constitutional treatment offers long-term protection and helps prevent complications like hyperpigmentation and premature aging.