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Got sunburnt, blistered, and peeled a thick layer of skin off of my chest/shoulders/back. aloe+creams sting and burn when applied. what do i do??

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Silvadene cream: Works best for burns with broken skin. Relieves pain and fights infection but requires a Rx. Pure 100% Alovera Gel does not sting and is very effective for sunburn pain

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/15/2019

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A member asked:

Got sunburnt, blistered, and peeled a thick layer of skin off of my chest/shoulders/back. aloe+creams sting and burn when applied. what do i do??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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