Question 1

does chlorine in pool help sunburn ?

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No: Not if your in the sun.  Chlorine is not  a treatment  for burns.

Question 2

will chlorine affect my sunburn?

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Yes: The irritation from sunburn will only be made worse by the chlorine in a pool.  Opt for a more natural source such as lake or ocean.

Question 3

will chlorine in the swimming pool hurt severe sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of : Chlorine, if you have severe burning do you really want to be back in the sun before getting in some healing time?

Question 4

my son got severe sunburn all over his back 8 days ago it blistered all over but now gone. skin peeling and very red. can he swim in chlorine pool?

Accepted Answer

Wait: Until the burn is completely healed before exposing him to a chemical. He needs to wear a shirt as well as strong sun screen to avoid the sun. It is too risky. All the best.

Question 5

what can i put on sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera: Depending on severity of the burn aloe has been helpful for some patients.

Question 6

how can i treat my sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn treatment: Consult a doctor for sunburn treatment if:
severe sunburn covers a large portion of your body with blisters
sunburn is accompanied by a high fever or severe pain
severe sunburn doesn't begin to improve within a few days.

Question 7

what can be done for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are many products with aloe or Lidocaine to ease the pain.

Question 8

can you get sunburn underwater?'

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Yes you can sun burn under and in water.And you need protection with sun screen.

Question 9

how do i treat my sunburned back?

Accepted Answer

Cold: Cold compresses or cold shower will relieve discomfort. Moisturize with aquaphor to allow bleating of skin.

Question 10

what to do for an extreme sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Too severe - see Dr.: Keep sunburn cool with moist cool/cold compresses.  Avoid alcohol containing products.  Break off pieces of aloe vera plant & apply sap to  skin.  Consider non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds to reduce pain.  Don’t yank off peeling skin or burst blisters. Seek medical care for severe pain, fever, lack of improvement of symptoms within several days or if a large surface area is blistered.

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