HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How long should you wear daily sunblock after getting a sun burn?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Forever: Sun damage to the skin is cumulative. Always protect your skin from uv radiation. Even on a daily basis.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

5.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What to do if i'm allergic to sunscreen but i work out in the sun all day what can I do from stop getting burn?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've done co2 fractional laser for the 2nd time on June 3th even now I feel burning when exposed to monitor, sun despite of sunscreen.What should I d?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it safe to use sunscreen lotion when you allready have sun burn or other skin problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Other than infant sunscreen & lotion, shade hats, & cool clothing, what can I bring to protect from sun burn?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If someone gets a burn on the upper chest because did not wear sunscreen Can the little eruptions spread to the breast, unexposed skin and below?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Whenever I go in the sun I get a rash within 15 minutes. Doesn't itch or burn but feels hot. Sunscreen doesn't help. Should I be concerned?
When I go outside without sunblock and an umbrella I get raised plateus on my skin. It hurts and itches and my throat closes up. my lips burn to blac?
Was in the sun, used sunblock, didnt burn but my stomach and back developed a rash in areas that were exposed to the sun. ITCHY!what is this? Why? Three days, still there. Skin is normal were the straps were. Its not the sunblock. Arms/legs fine?
How do you treat a sun burn while still being in the sun? Will adding sunscreen help?
I amm allergic to sunscreen but i work out in the sun all day. What can I do from stop getting burn?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.