Question 1

why do sunburns itch?

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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 2

ways to treat sunburn?

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

Question 3

how to remove sunburn?

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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 4

how can i fix a sunburn?

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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.

Question 5

what is the best thing for a sunburn?

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Many things can help: Acute treatments include anything that can cool the skin.  Unless you are allergic aloe containing products can help with symptoms.  Further, anti-inflammatory medicines can also reduce your symptoms.  This would include things like aspirin, Ibuprofen and naproxen.

Question 6

what are some ways to treat sunburns?

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: It depends on the extent of the burn. If its just face or shoulders and face, you can topically apply cool compresses then slather the area with a mixture of aloe vera and cocoa or shea butter. If the burn is more extensive, you may want to soak in a tub of cool water. Take Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for pain relief and drink copious amounts of water and electrolytes.

Question 7

what is the best way to soothe a sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Apply moisturizing lotions to keep it from drying, and this will help some. Aloe is considered helpful by some.
If you have actual blistering, then this is a second degree burn, and should be treated with an antibiotic cream-neosporin- until it heals.

Question 8

what is the best way to soothe my sunburn pain?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn soothe: Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) can reduce redness, pain, itching & swelling from a burn. It has anesthetic, anti-inflammatory & antibacterial / antifungal qualities.  It can speed burn healing by stimulating growth of new skin.  Apply cool compresses. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and acetomenophen can be very helpful. Hydrate well and don't peel off any deep layers.

Question 9

is there such thing as an overnight sunburn fix?

Accepted Answer

Not really: A sunburn is just that...A burn.  Most are first or second degree and should be treated the same way. The pain and heat will subside over the next few days along with the redness.  One "trick" to minimize peeling and discomfort is to hyper moisturize with any heavy moisturizer...My go to product for this is skin medica's ceramide treatment.

Question 10

can you use benedryl for sunburns?

Accepted Answer

Ifitching can try: It. Keep sunburn cool w 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 med care for severe pain, fever, lack of improvement of sxs w/i several days or if a large surface area is blistered. Drink h2o.

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