What to Do When You Have a Sunburn
Even when you’re careful. occasionally sunburns still happen. When they do, there is not much you can do about them. Like a hangover, the best cure is simply time.
However, there are a couple things you can try to ease the pain and maybe speed up the healing:
- Stay out of the sun until healed.
- Take cool showers.
- Use ibuprofen, ice and Aloe Vera Gel for the pain.
- Drink more fluids than usual — not the alcoholic kind. Water is best.
- Avoid the numbing sprays, as they can cause further sensitization.
- If severe pain, non-healing blisters or damaged skin is present, you can see a doctor who may prescribe a short course of steroids.
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