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A member asked:
I scrubbed off peeling, sunburnt skin. was that a good idea? what do i do now?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Aloe Vera: If you ended up pulling up too much (deep) skin then it may not have been a good idea. You can gently rub aloe vera on your skin to promote healing and to help with discomfort.
Answered 3/1/2013
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