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Sunburn relief tips: how to stop the burning?
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Sunburn : Cool compress, anti inflammatory medication (aspirin) , cool aloe vera gel have all been used to reduce mild sunburn discomfort.
Answered 12/21/2014
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Simple Care: 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.
Answered 10/7/2017
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