Question 1

what are good ways to soothe a sunburn?

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Sunburn: 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. You can also place cool, moist compresses over the skin. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories ;acetomenophen can be very helpful.  Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be used for itching. Hydrate well.

Question 2

how can i soothe my sunburn?

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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 3

what is the best way to soothe a sunburn?

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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 4

what can i do to soothe my baby's sunburn?

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Cool compresses: Unfortunately once the baby is sunburned the damage is done,  cool compresses may help with initial discomfort as well as tylenol (acetaminophen).  Moisturizers and or aloe can soothe the healing process.

Question 5

how can i soothe or heal a really bad sunburn?

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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. V pain by placing cool, moist compresses on skin. Nsaid&#x27;s ; Acetaminophen can help. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be used for itching. Hydrate well ; don&#x27;t peel off deep layers.  See dr if severe.

Question 6

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 7

is there a good remedy to soothe a sunburn?

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Topical Sprays: The topical anaesthetic sprays for sunburn are helpful as are medications such as Ibuprofen and acetomenophen. We all should use sunblock for ultraviolet ray exposure.  Prevention is the best cure, especially persons with fair skin. While we need some sun exposure for vitamin d, skin cancers are on  the rise and may be prevented by avoiding excessive exposure to the sun and ultraviolet rays.

Question 8

how do i soothe a painful sunburn on shoulders and back?

Accepted Answer

Soaks, ibuprofen: Apply cool washcloths frequently to the burned area and take Ibuprofen or something similar for the pain and inflammation. And please learn the lesson that mr. Sun is trying to teach you: enjoy his light and warmth, but respect his power. Apply a good broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion every time you go out in the sun.

Question 9

how to soothe sunburn and help the redness go down overnite?

Accepted Answer

No fast fix: There's no fast fix for sunburn. The following may help: keep it cool with ice compresses/cool towels. Keep it moist: aloe vera gel or moisturizer. Decrease inflammation by taking over counter anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen or Aspirin per label instructions: (aspirin not recommended for children or teens as may cause reye's syndrome).

Question 10

what is the best way to soothe sunburns and help the redness go down?

Accepted Answer

Topical treatment: The best treatment for sunburn is prevention with sunscreens, sun protective clothing, hat, and sunglasses.  If redness and discomfort occur, topical non steroidal and oral anti-inflammatory medications will help the symptoms.  Also, topical corticosteroid may relieve itching as the skin heals.  Cool compresses and luke warm baths may also reduce pain and itch.

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