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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with a sunburn.

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Ignore: Do soothe the skin with natural aloe. Avoid re exposure to the sun for one week. Wear hat next time.

Answered 3/22/2014

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Use soothing lotions that contain aloe vera .Topical steroids like 1% Hydrocortisone cream) may help.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Take ibuprofen or naproxen for pain, moisturize a lot, don't pop blisters, drink a lot of water!

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: If it's a bad one,seek a cortisone injection for relief.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Prevention: Prevention is best against sunburn. If do get burned, gel from actual aloe plant is very soothing.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Ignore: Prevent it with SPF 40 or greater, Soothing aloe or Rx mediciation, do not burst blisters, physician.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Try breaking off a piece of aloe plant for a sunburn and watch it heal!!

Answered 7/3/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Act fast, moisturize, hydrate, take Ibuprofen for pain, if more than 20% blister see a doctor.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Sunburn:: After a sunburn, rehydrate with water, sports drinks, electrolytes.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Wear sunscreen before going outdoors. If you get sunburned cool compresses help take the heat out.

Answered 7/25/2014

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Do try cool bath soaks take some aspirin to reduce inflammation add topicals like Neova.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take: Take an aspirin or ibuprofen as soon as you realize you've been burned by the sun.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If bad, use hydrocortisone cream twice daily to the area to help with inflammation and itchiness.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do re-apply sunscreen after sweating profusely.

Answered 5/4/2018

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Have: Have a cool bath or a very gentle shower.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Avoid: Avoid using soap, bath oils, or other detergents as you bathe or shower. They may irritate the burn.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If you have blisters forming on your skin, take a bath instead of showering.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

After: After bathing, don't rub your skin dry with a towel. Instead, air dry or gently pat dry.

Answered 8/13/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Protect: Protect sunburned skin if you're going back outside!

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do not tear off the flaps of skin left over from broken blisters.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If any burns get infected, call your doctor ASAP.

Answered 8/23/2014

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Ignore: Cool water will feel good. Lubricate with vaseline or Aquaphor. Avoid antibiotics and antiseptics.

Answered 1/1/2015

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: DO get out of the sun, apply cooling compresses use aloe vera or topical steroid Don't heat or ice.

Answered 5/28/2015

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