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What products/medicines or things should i be doing for a bad first degree sunburn?
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Hydrate: Sunburn will not only hurt but dry you and your skin out. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and keep your skin hydrated by using a mild additive-free lotion. You will need to repeat the lotion periodically throughout the day. Use an anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen or Naprosyn (naproxen) to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Sunburn: Use cool compresses to cool your sunburn and then you can apply aloe vera or petroleum jelly
Answered 8/22/2014
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