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Please describe a good cheap way to heal a sunburn?

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Sunburn : Lots of moisturizer. Either ceravae over the counter or prescription biafine.

Answered 7/10/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tx: Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) can reduce redness, pain, itching & swelling from a burn. It has anesthetic, anti-inflammatory & antibacterial / antifungal qualities. It can speed burn healing by stimulating growth of new skin. Apply cool compresses. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and acetomenophen can be very helpful. Hydrate well and don't peel off any deep layers.

Answered 4/9/2016

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

Simple Care: 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 6/30/2014

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