Question 1

what is sunburn treatment?

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Number one best : Treatment is avoidance.   Other than that keep it moisturized and treat the pain.... If blisters develop... Or pain can not be controlled then see your pcp and ask for a dermatological referral.  I have used silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) in the past if it is contraindicated based on burn location, etc.

Question 2

is aloe vera a good sunburn treatment ?

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Can be: Certainly good at soothing the burning pain from sunburn.

Question 3

is there a number one doctor-recommended solution for severe sunburn you can get over the counter?

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Aloe and aspirin: As long as you can take aspirin, it is the best acute pain reliever for sunburn, along with a soothing gel like aloe vera. Sometimes your treatment may require oral and / or topical steroids.

Question 4

how can i make sunburn go away fast and stop from hurting, with over-the-counter creams?

Accepted Answer

You can't.: Sunburn will go away when it wants to go away, and typically it takes its sweet time. Sit in a cool bathtub or apply cool wet dressings, and use a good anti-burn cream like silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) or bionect. And learn the lesson: mr. Sun is our friend, but we have to respect his power. Get your self a good sunscreen lotion (spf ~50) and apply it every day, whether you plan to go out in the sun or not.

Question 5

how can a sunburn cause cellulitis and what is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A sunburn can open the skin barrier to surface germs that can enter the oozing open wound and cause cellulitis or impetigo. Keeping the burn clean and using antibiotic sprays or ointments can prevent this. If it is progressing, see the doc for additional measures.

Question 6

what is best treatment for sunburn for a patient with lupus?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: So many treatments. Use pain relievers, cool showers, cold compresses, aloe vera, drink plenty of water, wear loose fitting cotton clothing.

Question 7

face feels hot like a sunburn, from being too close to the bonfire?  any treatment?

Accepted Answer

Burn: Apply aloe or moisturizing cream to the affected skin. Avoid products containing alcohol, which can further dry out skin. Beware of sunburn treatment products containing anesthetics, such as benzocaine. There's little evidence that these products are effective. In some cases, they may even irritate the skin.  Mild topical otc cortisone cream is also helpful.

Question 8

what is the treatment for swollen legs due to sunburn?

Accepted Answer

First: take an anti-: Inflammatory agents. For Ibuprofen the dose is 10 mg/kg/dose taken after meals every 8 hrs. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not an anti-inflammatory drug and it also taken every 4 hrs.  It is much less doable outside a hospital setting. Tylenol (acetaminophen) dosing is 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4 hrs.

Question 9

what's the best way treatment for sunburns?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera: Hydrate well, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories or tylenol (acetaminophen) with topical application of aloe vera.

Question 10

my wife broke out in a rash (face primarily) when she took nyquil. it is like a sunburn. no other symptoms...should she seek emergency treatment?

Accepted Answer

Likely an allergy: Based on the description you give i would think this is an allergic reaction to one of the components in nyquil. The various nyquil products contain any one or more of about 7 different medicines so it may be a challenge figuring out what caused the reaction. You and your wife are the best judge of whether she should be seen now. If this does not start to improve then you should be seen soon.

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