Treating sunburn on the lips can be similar to treating sunburn on the skin. You can apply aloe vera and cold compresses, among other products, or take anti-inflammatories to relieve your symptoms.
The shoulders and forehead as two hot spots for sunburns, but other places on your body are also susceptible to sunburns. For example, your lips are susceptible, especially your lower lip.
Your lips are vulnerable to sunburns and chronic sun damage that can cause pain and increase your chances of developing skin cancer. The lower lip is 12 times more likely to be affected by skin cancer than the top lip.
There are many ways you can treat sunburned lips and prevent burns from happening.
What are the symptoms of sunburned lips?
Symptoms of sunburned lips include:
- lips that are redder than normal
- swollen lips
- skin that feels tender to the touch
- blistering on the lips
A mild sunburn usually lasts three to five days.
