Question
Can any one suggest something to help really bad sunburn?
Foolishly i was in the sun for too long yesterday without sunscreen.. and now im burnt. really burnt. luckily not on my face cos i had foundation on.. so thats created a barrier as such.
Answer
For sunburn, you should use Aloe Vera gel to soothe the pain, but you can use Calamine lotion or Hydrocortisone cream overthecounter to alleviate the inflammation and redness. Apply at least two to three times a day until redness and inflammation dissipatesimproves. If its an oozing sore, I would stay away from Benadryl cream and go to the physician immediately. If you dont see the symptoms getting better in to days, make an appt to see your dermatologist.brbr Make sure to use sunscreen from now on. I recommend SPF at a minimum and wear lighter colored shirts, since darker colors attract the heat of the sunlight. And of course, if the topical agents dont help with the pain, you can take tylenol or motrin to alleviate the pain.I get this question all the time at the pharmacy.
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