How to treat painful sunburn and when you should seek help from a doctor

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The current heatwave in Scotland means many people are keen to get outside and soak up the sunshine before it disappears again.Temperatures in Threave, Dumfries even peaked at a scorching 30.7C earlier this week, with the rest of the country experiencing extremely high levels of heat too.So it's not going to come as a surprise if you come in after a long day outdoors to find you've got a touch of sunburn.

Although it can be sore and uncomfortable, it's usually simple enough to treat if it's not too severe. With the high temperatures in Scotland set to remain as the week goes on, here's a guide on how to deal with sunburn, as well as how to know when to seek more serious medical attention.

The good news is that sunburn tends to go away on its own, usually taking around seven days for skin to go back to its normal shade.Despite this, the symptoms of sunburn can be extremely annoying and painful.

The healing process unfortunately can't be sped up, but there are certain ways to help alleviate the pain. According to Scotland's NHS Inform, here are some ways to treat painful sunburn: If you're sunburned, it's advised that you stay out of the sun in order to stop the problem from escalating.