When Should You Go To Urgent Care Clinic For A Severe Sunburn?

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2. 2 When Should You Go To Urgent Care Clinic For A Severe Sunburn?

3. 3 It is Summer, and people are eager to soak in ample sunshine and the goodness of Vitamin D. But, there is no such thing as being too safe while going out in the sun. You could be prone to sunburn if you forget to wear sunscreen or take a little longer time to re-apply it when outside. The symptoms of sunburn may take time to become evident, but the damage would have already begun. Classic sunburn symptoms include red, hot, and painful skin. Often, sunburn symptoms are minor and will go away after a few days of rest and home treatment. But repeated and prolonged sunburns can prove to be serious if left untreated. So, when should you see a primary care doctor in Los Gatos for a sunburn?

4. 4 Symptoms Severe and serious sunburns can make you prone to getting skin cancer. So, it’s important not to treat any sunburn lightly and to use a good quality sunscreen. When you have a sunburn, you will notice the following symptoms. ●Red skin ●Burning sensation ●Peeling skin ●Blistering Treatment ●The sunburn symptoms typically appear only 6-12 hours after sun exposure. ●Mild or minor sunburn can easily be treated at home. Drinking plenty of cool fluids, taking cool baths, cool, wet cloths (compresses), application of aloe vera gel can help soothe the affected skin area. Ibuprofen or Tylenol can help relieve pain, inflammation, or swelling.

5. 5 When Should You See a Doctor for Sunburn? Most sunburns are minor. But severe sunburns call for immediate medical attention. Some of the symptoms of severe sunburn are : - Fever and chills - Headache - Infected blisters - Confusion - Swelling or Inflammation - Fainting - Nausea or vomiting - Vision problems - Severe pain - Dehydration

6. 6 Preventive Tips for Sunburn It is evident that too much sun exposure is the cause of sunburn. So, you need to take preventive measures such as the following before going out in the sun: ●Stay out of the sun between 10 AM – 4 PM, when the sun rays are the strongest. ●Wear a hat and long sleeves in the sun. ●Use sunscreen daily even on cloudy days. Make sure it is at least SPF 30, broad spectrum, and water resistant. Reapply every few hours and after swimming. Long-term sun exposure may lead to premature wrinkling and skin cancer. So, take care of and protect your skin. Final Thoughts One sunburn is not going to leave a significant impact in the long-term, but repeated sunburn and damage can have lifelong effects including cell damage that leads to premature aging, the leathery appearance of the skin, permanent skin damage, sun poisoning, and skin cancer. So while a minor sunburn is common, repeated and severe sunburns need medical attention.Protect your skin and go to Los Gatos Doc Urgent Care Center when necessary.

7. 7 OUR KEY PHILOSOPHY “ Take the time to listen. What I try and do with every patient I see, in the first few minutes, is just let them say what’s on their mind and there’s a lot of study that show we don’t do that enough in medicine. These are small things that you can’t pick up really from just filling out a form. That’s why it’s really important to spend time, talking and listening and building that relationship. ~ Dr. Arun Villivalam, M.D. ”

8. 8 SERVICES WE PROVIDE 05 01 Physicals – All Age s A regular physical provides a record of your overall health and can be a useful tool in identifying any changes in your health.  Blood Work Blood work is an important resource to help determine any conditions that could be causing the symptoms that are bringing a patient to the doctor, 06 02 Lifestyle / Stress Managemen t Learn to manage stress by scheduling a wellness checkup and learn preventive strategies. Chronic Care Management Get medical care for preexisting or long term illnesses, such as asthma, hypertension, depression and cirrhosis.  03 07 Wellness Visits / School Physicals Urgent Care & Walk-Ins Urgent Care centers provide services to care for patients who are suffering from an injury or condition that needs to be seen quickly, but is not life threatening.  A regular check up provides the opportunity to monitor your child’s growth and development and to safeguard against any potential issues.  04 08 Men’s Health Medicare Annual Wellness Visits Men’s health screenings will catch any conditions in early stages where preventative medicine can be used to treat or manage a condition before it progresses. Medicare encourages its members to review their health annually, and to take care of any potential medical concerns before they develop into something more serious.

9. 9 MEET DR. ARUN VILLIVALAM Dr. Arun Villivalam is a concerned and caring family physician and primary care doctor serving the community of Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Villivalam attended Thomas Jefferson University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in family medicine at Cook County Hospital.

10. 1 0 Los Gatos Doc: Arun Villivalam, MD, Los Gatos, CA Contact Us Phone (appointments): 408-502-6040 | Phone (general inquiries): 408-502-6040 Address: 15195 National Avenue, Suite 205, Los Gatos, CA-95032 https://www.losgatosdoc.com/