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When you have a sunburn or rash, making the right choice about whether to provide treatment at home or seek care at a facility could save you time and money. Photo: Getty images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During the summer, our skin is exposed to all sorts of irritants. Maybe you have an itchy, irritating rash. Maybe you forgot the sunscreen and got a sunburn. How do you get some relief?<\/p>\n

Rashes and sunburns both affect the largest organ in our body \u2013 the skin \u2013 but when it comes to treatment, different approaches may apply, said Dr. Kalindi Batra<\/a>, who practices family medicine at the UCHealth Primary Care Clinic \u2013 Sterling Ranch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenerally speaking, for all dermatological ailments, a visit to the emergency room is only necessary if the rash or sunburn is all over your body and is accompanied by other symptoms, like fever. Sunburn can be pretty severe if it involves a large area of your body,\u201d Batra said.<\/p>\n

Rashes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Self-care:<\/strong> \u201cIf the rash is small, and stays small, and you\u2019re not having any other symptoms, like fever, you can treat it yourself,\u201d she said. \u201cGive home remedies a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

But it can also depend on the cause of the rash.<\/p>\n

\u201cAllergies in medications can play a huge role. So if someone is allergic to something, be it a medicine or food, even if it starts small but then grows, it is time to seek a higher level of care,\u2019\u2019 Batra said.<\/p>\n

A drug eruption can be \u201cpretty dangerous,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Doctor:<\/strong> Your primary care physician will ask, \u201cWhat are your allergies? What medications are you taking?\u201d and also will take into account whether you are being treated for something, like cancer, she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBlistering is a more serious rash and can indicate a more serious condition,\u201d she added. That\u2019s when \u201cwe would recommend a higher level of care. Particularly if involves the mouth, genitals or eyes \u2013 any of the mucus membranes.\u201d<\/p>\n

If a rash is accompanied by pain, such as occurs with shingles, it can sometimes be treated with over-the-counter remedies. But if that is not effective, it\u2019s time to seek your doctor for pain control, she advised.<\/p>\n

Also seek medical care if there are signs or symptoms of infection, Batra said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSometimes we\u2019ll get a rash when gardening or mowing the lawn or hiking and we start to scratch it because it itches. If you start to notice redness, swelling or drainage, seek care,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Urgent Care<\/strong>: \u201cI think most rashes can be treated in the primary care setting,\u201d she said, adding that urgent care is for those after-hours situations, when you can\u2019t see your physician but you think you need attention. Urgent care can offer IV fluids and antibiotics if needed.<\/p>\n

Emergency room:<\/strong>\u00a0 If you think it\u2019s a drug eruption or if it\u2019s involving the mucus membranes, or spreading rapidly, however, and your physician isn\u2019t available, you probably should go to the ER, she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cCertainly, go if it\u2019s covering all or most of your body, if you have a high fever (102 degrees or more), or if you possibly need to be quarantined,\u201d she urged. Most primary care and urgent care situations can\u2019t offer the quarantine option if you have something contagious, like the measles.<\/p>\n

And \u201cif it starts suddenly, spreads rapidly and starts to involve airway, mouth or breathing, it\u2019s not just worth an ER visit, but possibly a 911 call,\u201d she said. Such symptoms could indicate there\u2019s an allergy component, perhaps to a drug. That needs immediate treatment and \u201ccan be life-threatening.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sunburn<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Self-care<\/strong>: \u201cCertainly, if the sunburn is mild, does not have blisters and just involves a small portion of your body, it\u2019s fine to treat yourself,\u201d Batra sad.<\/p>\n

Sunburn treated at home should start to improve quickly. If not, you may need to get medical attention, she added. \u201cIt also can turn into an infected rash, especially in children, who might be more likely to scratch it,\u201d Batra said.<\/p>\n

Doctor:<\/strong> If, after getting a sunburn, you develop flu-like symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and headache, it could be having \u201ca systemic effect. Your organs are responding to the increased temperature and you may need treatment,\u201d Batra said.<\/p>\n

These symptoms are more likely when a large portion of the body is affected by sunburn, she added.<\/p>\n

Urgent Care<\/strong>: When you can\u2019t see your primary care physician, then consider urgent care, she said. But they don\u2019t always have accessible hours, either.<\/p>\n

Emergency Room:<\/strong> \u201cThe ER is always open. It\u2019s for after-after hours,\u201d she said. If you are having serious symptoms, or a really bad sunburn over a large part of your body that needs attention right away, then go to the ER,\u201d she said. \u201cEssentially, sunburn creates an inflammatory response, when it happens body-wide it can be life-threatening.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other advice:<\/strong> \u201cThe goal is not to get sunburned in the first place,\u201d she advised. \u201cA lot of people think because it\u2019s winter or spring, and they\u2019re outside in the snow, that they can\u2019t get sunburned. They can.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prevention is key, she said. She practices what she preaches, carries sunblock and lip balm in her car, and wears a hat, sunglasses and appropriate clothing when she\u2019s out in the sun.<\/p>\n

Babies younger than six months should never be exposed to direct sunlight, she added. Read the directions on your sunscreen to see how often it should be applied.<\/p>\n

\u201cSPF50 does not mean it\u2019s going to protect you all day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt means planning. Don\u2019t just jump in the car and head out to activities. Living here in Colorado, here\u2019s the deal: You\u2019re always at risk of sunburn.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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