See a Doctor for Sunburn in Sabiha Gokcen Airport: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Whether you are on a short break or staying long in Sabiha Gokcen Airport, a doctor is a message away for sunburn: video visits, e-prescriptions and support all day and night.
What to know about sunburn in Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Sabiha Gokcen is the Asian-side airport, so travellers often need help before or after flights. Hours of sightseeing in open squares can burn you before you notice. Wear a hat, use sunscreen and rest in the shade.
Sunburn explained
Too much UV radiation burns the skin: it becomes red, hot and painful within hours, and blisters and peeling may follow.
How sunburn feels
- Headache, chills or tiredness
- Peeling skin a few days later
- Swelling and blisters in more intense cases
What can cause sunburn
Too long in strong sun without enough protection. Fair skin, midday sun, reflection off sea and sand and certain medicines make burning likelier.
Getting sunburn treated in Sabiha Gokcen Airport
The doctor views the skin on camera, judges the depth of the burn, advises on painkillers and skin care and prescribes treatment if suitable. Treatment can involve cooling gels, moisturisers, pain relief and, for severe burns, a stronger steroid cream.
- Do not burst blisters, and keep the area covered from the sun
- Drink plenty of water
How treatment works in Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Send a request or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where you are staying in Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
- Speak to the on-demand doctor by video, who assesses your symptoms.
- If treatment is suitable, an e-prescription is sent to your phone.
Avoiding sunburn on holiday
Use a high-factor sunscreen, reapply every two hours, wear a hat and sunglasses and stay in the shade between late morning and mid afternoon.
Dial 112 for any emergency in Turkey. This service does not handle life-threatening conditions or prescribe controlled drugs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get sunburn treatment in Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
Yes, you can. Speak to the doctor online at any hour; if treatment is suitable you receive an e-prescription valid at pharmacies in Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
When should I see a doctor in person for sunburn?
Seek care for large blisters, a burn over a big area, fever, severe headache, confusion, faintness, signs of heatstroke, or a burn in a baby or young child.
Will I receive a prescription for sunburn?
Only when the doctor judges it is safe and suitable. The e-prescription arrives by WhatsApp or email and is accepted at pharmacies in Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
References
- NHS. Sunburn
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. This page is for information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.