Whats the best way to treat sunburn?
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1. Get out of the sun. Staying in the sun after the burn is present will make it worse.
2. Look for blisters. Blistering means the skin is completely damaged and complications are likely. If the area with blisters is bigger than one entire arm or the whole abdomen, seek medical attention by calling 911 or visiting the emergency department.
3. Take a cool shower or bath to soothe the pain.
4. Apply aloe or another cooling agent. Whatever you use - DO NOT APPLY BUTTER OR OIL TO ANY BURN!
5. Over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for the pain of a sunburn. If stronger pain relief is needed, contact a physician or go to the emergency department.
Tips:
1. Burns cause swelling. Burns of the face and neck can sometimes swell enough to cause difficulty breathing. If that happens, call 911 immediately.
2. Burns that completely circle the hands or feet may cause such severe swelling that blood flow is restricted. If swollen or tight hands and feet become numb and tingly, blue, cold, or "fall asleep," then call 911 immediately.
3. While the burn is healing, wear loose natural clothing like silks or light cottons. Harsher fabrics will irritate the skin even more.
I use aloe, not aloe vera lotion, but the green gel aloe. It really helps me and I burn badly. It also has a cooling feeling.
The most impressed I have been with any product was when using Eagle Brand milk (is very concentrated and tastes good too). It is a condensed milk product.
Easy! Stay away from the sun! Use medical ointments your doctor prescribe for you.
aloe vera is really good.also,at the supermarket or chemist they usually have after sun care which is really good.keep them in the fridge it feels really good.and moisturize to keep your skin hydrated and to help with the peeling.One more thing,my mum reckons that a vinegar bath helps with the sunburn but it might sting a bit
aloe vera lotion, keep it real moist
The best thing that I have found is to get a actual aloe plant. Cut a leaf off and squeeze the liquid out. This is all natural with no chemical added. It helps heal the sunburn faster and reduces the chance of any infection. When I use it, my body does a lot less pealing. And I get sunburn a lot during the summer. Here is the website I found for you.
aloe vera gel works best-you can put it in the fridge to make it cold to help soothe the burn.
do not apply lotions,creams,ointments,oils,. food to the burn. these things trap heat and can make the burn worse.
when showering-take a cool shower. hot water will irritate the burn worse.
you can take ibuprofen for pain if needed. take 200-400mg every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.
the aloe vera gel will help soothe pain and help stop some of the peeling but the peeling is your body's natural way of getting rid of the dead skin and replacing it with new skin.
ur not gona believe me but a friend of mine taught me this.. whenever u get sunburn just apply sunscreen not only does it soothe the affected area but ceases peeling!
you can rub apple cider vinegar on the burn. it will help relieve the pain.
jus dont stay out in the sunlight too long but if u hav 2 then use sunscreen even if ts cold outside
take a bath and pour 2 or 3 bottels of tea in it.
I love Witch Hazel for this. You will find it in the drug section of your local store, in a bottle similar to rubbing alcohol. It is so soothing and cooling! After that, be sure to keep your skin lotioned, but it may be too late to stop the peeling.
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