Question 1

why not use noxzema for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Because...: ...It won't do much of anything. Apply cool water with washcloths often, and take Ibuprofen to decrease the pain and inflammation. And please learn the lesson mr. Sun is trying to teach you - enjoy his warmth and light, but respect his power. Apply a good broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion every time you go out in the sun.

Question 2

can you put noxzema on sunburn with blisters?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The location of sunburn and your skin type determine the duration.  Face sunburns can fade within 2-3 days while backs, chest, and arms can take a week.  It is most important to avoid repeated sunburns as this can prolong recovery and add to skin cancer risk.
A sunburn is a wake up call to remind you that your skin should not go unprotected in the future.  Blisters occur with a severe sunburn.

Question 3

can i use a noxzema mask for sunburn/red spots/acne?

Accepted Answer

Noxema mask: there may be better treatments for sunspots and acne . Have your skin evaluated by a board certified dermatologist

Question 4

noxzema mask for sunburn/red spots/acne, is this effective?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn - haven't: heard of using Noxzema for this. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications can help sunburn pain. Cool compresses &amp; aloe vera  can be applied directly from the plant to the affected area.

Question 5

is desoximetisone good for sunburns?

Accepted Answer

Better Ideas: Sunburn is response of the tissues to injury from solar radiation. It is simply inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Do not use ice as this can injure already injured skin. Cool water soaks can help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

Question 6

is aloe good for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Usually helpful: Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) can reduce redness, pain, itching & swelling from a burn. It has anesthetic, anti-inflammatory & antibacterial / antifungal qualities.

Question 7

does lotion help sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Aloe straight from : The plant is recommended. Lotions w aloe don't have a high enough aloe concentration. Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) can v redness, pain, itching ; swelling from burns. It has anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial ; antifungal qualities. It speeds burn healing by stimulating new skin growth.

Question 8

will aloe help my sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Aloe is excellent, also consider taking an antiinflammatory.

Question 9

would vaseline help a sunburn?

Accepted Answer

No: Has no ability to help sunburn.

Question 10

can i use calamine on sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Calamine: I use it.  If there are blisters, it is a second degree burn.  In that case you need to see an md.

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