A 42-year-old member asked:
Bio oil or aloe vera is better for sunburn?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Aloe vera straight : From the plant. 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.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What can you use to put on sunburn other than aloe vera?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Cool compresses.: Moist cool compresses. Avoid compounds containing alcohol. Products with Benzocaine often are not very helpful.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 46-year-old male asked:
How does aloe vera help sunburn?
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Dr. Hasan Khondkeranswered
Internal Medicine 15 years experience
It basically : Cools and soothes the irritated skin
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Feb 8, 2016
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