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What are the causes of your skin to itch after a sunburn?
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That's normal: As your skin regenerates, the nerve endings which were damaged are now making new connections to the new collagen in the skin and the itching which occurs is a normal symptom of this . A short course of an antihistamine or cool packs can diminish the itching which occurs over those 2-3days.
Answered 5/19/2013
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Sunburn: Inflammation is the cause of itching after sunburn. Histamine is released which causes redness, pain snd itching. Antihistamines and asprin therefore help.
Answered 5/20/2013
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