Health Tip: Caring for a Sunburn
04/27/12
(HealthDay News) -- Sunburn can occur as quickly as 15 minutes
after exposure to the sun begins, and the effects can range from
mildly uncomfortable to quite painful.
The Nemours Foundation suggests how to help care for a
sunburn:
- Get out of the sun as quickly as possible.
- Take a cool bath or shower, or apply a cool compress.
- Drink plenty of extra fluids for two or three days after the
burn.
- Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed for pain.
- Gently apply aloe gel or a moisturizing lotion.
- If you must go into the sun, cover the skin with clothing, or
apply sunblock.
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