Question 1

silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) for sunburn, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Expensive overkill: 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 2

silver sulfadiazine good for sunburns?

Accepted Answer

Overkill: Silver sulfadiazine is used for significant second and third degree burns. It would be overkill for a sunburn unless is was an unusually severe burn.

Question 3

does silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) make sunburn peel?

Accepted Answer

very helpful: Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is an excellent prescription medication that increases the healing and soothig.  Your sunburn causes peeling and the medicine will help it.

Question 4

where can i get silver sulfadiazine cream to heal my sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Usually not needed: Many doctors prescribe silver sulfadiazine cream, but it isn't necessary unless the burn becomes infected; if that happens, call your doctor. Apply washcloths soaked in cool water as often as possible, and take Ibuprofen or something similar for the pain and inflammation. And please learn the lesson that mr. Sun is trying so hard to teach you: apply a good sunscreen lotion every day.

Question 5

can i use silver sulfadiazine 1% cream on face  (10 & 13 years old)for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: There's no reason not to try it. There have been reports that it works. It does help, when there is blistering. Remember that sunscreen!!!!

Question 6

my 12 year old and 9 year old have a sunburn .can i use 1% silver sulfadiazine cream on their sunburn ?

Accepted Answer

Expensive overkill: 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 7

why do sunburns itch?

Accepted Answer

Special nerves: Sunburn damages the surface layer of your skin. This outermost area is loaded with special nerve fibers called c-fibers, that respond to itch. (itch is a mechanism to protect us agains insects and other minor injuries that aren't significant enough to register as pain).

Because sunburn skin damage happens in this surface layer, these nerves fire furiously until the skin is healed over again.

Question 8

ways to treat sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Cool compresses & aloe vera applied directly from the plant to the affected area.

Question 9

how to remove sunburn?

Accepted Answer

HC 1% cream: It will fade over a long time. Hydrocortisone cream (HC 1% cream) is over-the-counter, and helps when used 2-3 times a day for 4-5 days on new mild sunburns. If the skin is blistered, cracked up, or oozing, one should see a primary doctor or a dermatologist. Hydrocortisone cream is ok to use on sunburned lips, and Aquaphor or plain Vaseline can be used on the lips in between hydrocortisone doses.

Question 10

how can i fix a sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Superfast healing: 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.

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