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A member asked:
I used sunscreen but now i have a horrible sunburn. it's so red, it's purple. any suggestions on how to help reduce pain and irritation?
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Burns: May need prescription pain med, silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream, and tetanus booter, plus antibiotic. Please, see doctor.
Answered 3/18/2016
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SImple Tricks: 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 6/26/2018
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