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How much faster does sunburn heal if i used aloe?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not sure.: I don't know. In a thai medical study, patients with moderate burn wounds treated with gauze and aloe vera healed in an average of 12 days and those treated with petroleum jelly and gauze healed in an average of 18 days.

Answered 9/19/2016

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

Simple Care best: 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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