Should I peel my sunburn?
If the damage has already been done and you’re badly burnt, don’t worry.
The redness and pain will go away in about a week and the only thing you can do is treat it yourself to avoid infection.
The one thing you should not do is peel your sunburn.
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According to SkinCancer.org, you should never pull off your peeling skin and should avoid active exfoliation.
You must let the skin slough off your body on its own.
The peeling will stop when the burn has healed, which is about seven days after you’ve been burnt.
Source: Daily Express
