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Would it be unusual for your body to ache when you have sunburn?
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Total body effect: Sunburn is response of the tissues and the body to injury from solar radiation. It is inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. No 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 6/26/2020
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