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I'e got a red sunburn right under my eyes and a little sunburn on my forehead too. how can i speed up the process of healing?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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. Hydrate well.

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Answered 6/28/2016

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