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My one month old has a sunburn on his face. will just putting aloe and keeping it clean be ok?

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Dr. Robert Hartman answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Open wets : Aloe vera is a potent allergen and may cause an allergic contact dermatitis. Open wets dressings with a thin cotton material followed by pure vaseline would be the best treatment.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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