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What can i do to treat a bad red painful sunburn?
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See below: Try using aloe lotion mixed with lidocaine. Be care full to watch for infection if a bad burn.
Answered 9/6/2012
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Topically : You can apply aloe. Orally, an antiinflammatory might be helpful such as alleve or motrin.
Answered 9/7/2012
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