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How to treat or avoid sunburn after swimming and snorkeling?
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Sunburn: Some sunblock solutions are made water resistant and can be applied before swimming but you also need to apply it again as soon as you are out of the water.
Answered 8/13/2013
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Clothing: Clothing is a great sunblock, even while swimming.
Answered 9/12/2013
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