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What can i do to help a sunburn stop hurting and burning?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Aloe: Try applying cold compresses or you can repeatedly apply the sap from an aloe vera plant. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or nsaid's can help the pain.

Dr Johnson foy agreed

Answered 8/4/2015

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