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Can anyone recommend how to take care of extremely painful sunburn?
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Soaks & Motrin: Apply washcloths soaked in cool water as often as possible, and take Ibuprofen or something similar for the pain and inflammation. And please learn the lesson that mr. Sun is trying so hard to teach you - that we are welcome to take advantage of his light and warmth, but we must always respect his power. Always apply a good broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion before going out in the sun.
Answered 9/28/2016
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