How To Treat Uncomfortable Sunburned Lips

The effects of sun exposure can take up to a full day (24 hours) to become fully noticeable. Therefore, it's not uncommon to get home from a beach day and feel fine, but then wake up the next morning with red, itchy skin. A sunburn on our bodies is pretty easy to spot, but when it's on our lips, what should we be looking for?

A more mild case of sunburnt lips can present as discomfort, itching, burning, redness, or minor swelling. If, however, small dark blisters appear on your lips, you are likely dealing with a more serious case of sunburn (via Medical News Daily). 

While most cases of sunburnt lips, even those that result in blisters, can be healed at home, if you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction to the sun, like severe swelling of the lips or tongue, a rash, or difficulty eating, drinking, or swallowing, you should seek professional medical care right away.