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What do you suggest to relieve sunburn on my face and reduce its redness?
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Cosmetic healing: Sunburn is a 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
Answered 9/15/2014
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