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What is done for sunburn besides aloe?

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Sunburn treatment: The symptoms of minor sunburn can be relieved to some extent with cool compresses or a cool bath. Administration of nonprescription analgesics and nsaids for the treatment of pain and inflammation is recommended.

Answered 4/3/2019

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

Simple Care: Sunburn is response of the tissues to injury from solar radiation. It is simply inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Do not use ice as this can injure already injured skin. Cool water soaks can help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

Answered 6/30/2014

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