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I got severely sunburnt today. pain is excruciating, it woke me up at night. how can i treat it/make it heal faster? please help, im in so much pain!
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Severe sunburn: You can take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen to ease the pain. It is available over the counter. Aloe gel can also help a bit. Cool baths with oatmeal (aveeno brand) are soothing. Some also get relief from adding apple cider vinegar to a bath (one cup) and soaking in that. Your doctor can also call in a rx for a topical steroid cream which can greatly reduce the inflammation.
Answered 4/9/2015
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