What's the best way to deal with a recent sunburn on my face?

Question

I have rosacea and have been using oral and topical prescription meds but it is not working recently. I did get sunburned on my face over a month ago?

Answer 1

Hydrate: Sunburned skin should be hydrated, and lotion is a good way to to keep the skin moisturized. You can also use aloe gel to cool the skin.

Answer 2

HC 1% cream: Hydrocortisone cream (hc 1% cream) is over-the-counter, and helps when used 2-3 times a day for 4-5 days on mild facial sunburns. If the skin is cracked up and oozing, one should see a primary care doctor or a dermatologist (skin doctor). Hydrocortisone cream is ok to use on sunburned lips, and aquaphor or plain vaseline can be used on the lips in between Hydrocortisone doses.

Answer 3

Ibuprofen and aloe: Unfortunately, once sunburn happens, the subsequent recovery is the expected wound healing process. In addition to the Hydrocortisone cream as suggested by dr kwok, i find that oral Ibuprofen (advil (ibuprofen) or motrin) every 6 hours immediately after the burn will help reduce the inflammatory response. I also recommend aloe containing lotion to moisturize as often as possible.

Answer 4

Sunburn: Apply aloe or moisturizing cream to the affected skin. Avoid products containing alcohol, which can further dry out skin. Beware of sunburn treatment products containing anesthetics, such as benzocaine. There's little evidence that these products are effective. In some cases, they may even irritate the skin. A mild otc cortisone cream also helps.

Answer 5

Moist/cool Aloe Vera: Keep sunburn cool with moist cool/cold compresses. Avoid alcohol containing products. Break off pieces of aloe vera plant & apply sap to skin. Consider non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds to reduce pain. Don’t yank off peeling skin or burst blisters. Seek medical care for severe pain, fever, lack of improvement of symptoms within several days or if a large surface area is blistered.

Answer 6

Why would you use: An astrigent if you already have a sunburn? Ouch, ouch, ouch. How about allowing the tissues to heal first. You can break off pieces of aloe vera plant ; apply sap to skin.

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