The treatment of minor sunburns would Include all of the following except:1. Wearing snug fitting outfit to prevent the child from scratching woul
Answer
🚫 Exception in Minor Sunburn Treatment
Wearing snug fitting outfit to prevent the child from scratching would be uncomfortable — this is the option that should be avoided. Tight-fitting clothes can trap heat and rub against sensitive skin, worsening the discomfort of a sunburn.
✅ Recommended Treatments for Minor Sunburn
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Providing the child with clean cotton clothing
✔ Cotton is soft, breathable, and gentle on irritated skin. -
Ensuring the child avoids synthetic materials
✔ Synthetics can trap heat and irritate sunburned skin. Cotton is preferred. -
Keeping skin moisturized and cool
✔ Applying aloe vera or cool compresses can soothe sunburn discomfort.
❌ Misguided Practice
Placing soiled clothing in bleach soaks is unnecessary for sunburn cases. There is no bacterial rash associated with simple sunburns, and bleach could release fumes that further irritate the skin.
📝 Summary
- ✔ Do: Use loose cotton clothing, apply soothing agents, keep skin cool.
- ✘ Don’t: Use snug clothes, bleach clothing, or synthetic fabrics directly on sunburned skin.
