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Could you tell me what happens if you don't scratch peeling sunburn?
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Great Idea: Sunburn is response of the tissues to injury from solar radiation. It is inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Do not use ice as this injures already injured skin. Cool water soaks can help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid further damage like scratching as this causes scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.
Answered 6/30/2014
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