What is the best thing for a sun burn, besides aloe?
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Banana Boat vitamin E gel works wonders! I've used it many times.
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Have you considered Aloe Vera?
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Aloe Vera works very well on burns and is sensitive on the skin- don't put any lotion or anything on the burn as that will irritate it even more.
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Yes, you can burn. It is not a sunscreen.
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put differant sunblocks on differant parts of your arm or some thing then go sit in the sun ad get burned
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the only thing that should be applied to a burn that is over the counter is aloe vera gel.\n\nif the burn is blistering then you'll need to get in to see your dr so he can give you silvadene. it's a special zinc-oxide based cream that helps protect the burn from infection but also allows it to breathe which helps it heal faster. it's only available by prescription\n\nwash the burn well with mild soap and cool water. apply the aloe vera gel (you can chill it in the fridge to help soothe the burn). don't cover it unless it's in a location where clothing will rub up against it-in this case, cover it with a small gauze square to prevent the aloe vera gel from rubbing off and to also prevent the clothing from irritating the burn itself.\n\nfor pain you can take ibuprofen. take 200-400mg every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.\n\nwatch the burn closely for the following things\n\n-increased redness or swelling\n-the burn opens and/or begins to drain liquid (pus)\n-you begin to run a fever of 101.0 or higher\n\nthese are signs that the burn is infected and you'll need antibiotics to treat it
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Well, I don't know the severity of your sunburn...but let me tell you that when I was in high school, I had gotten a sunburn so bad that it was considered a very bad 2nd degree.  I was in misery and had to go to the doctor to get some special cream to put on it.  So if it is that bad please go to the doctor immediately.  Also, small blisters can turn into really big blisters overnight.  So keep a good watch on your skin for blisters.  Also, do not shower in very warm water while you are burnt, as this will worsen the burn as well as the pain.  I also recommend that you use PhysoHex or PhysoDerm soap on the area instead of regular soap when you wash.  There are many types of lotions and sprays out there that help with the pain such as solarcaine.  Aloe is very good for putting the hydration back into the skin, but make sure your skin is dry before applying as wetness on top of the skin with the aloe over it makes blistering worse.\n\nBest of luck to you!!
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Go to the store and buy a sunburn ointment. It'll help alot. Also, buy some spray-on Aloe-Vera= it'll make your skin feel cool when you rub it on.
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Use aloe vera, and bikini zone works the best
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Hi !!!\n\nAccording to http://www.faqs.org/health/Body-by-Design-V1/The-Integumentary-System.html\n\n"Sunburns are usually first-degree burns. Although they may cause discomfort, these minor burns are usually not serious and heal within a few days."\n\n\n"Most sunburns are considered first degree burns and do not usually require a trip to the doctor or emergency room. To take care of your burn, the first thing that you want to do is apply sunburn gel to relieve the pain, discomfort and itchiness. “Solarcaine Aloe Extra Burn Relief Gel” contains lidocaine and aloe vera. The lidocaine is a topical anesthetic, which numbs the skin and relieves pain and itching. The aloe vera soothes the skin. Also consider applying cool compresses to the burned area or better yet, soaking in “Aveeno Soothing Bath Treatment.” It comes in single use packets that you pour into a bathtub of lukewarm water. You soak for about 10 minutes (and it feels great). “Aveeno” contains colloidal oatmeal which does three things: stops the itch, moisturizes the skin (burned skin is extremely dry) and finally and most importantly helps to improve the ability of the skin to protect itself."  Go through the entire article here >> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3079066/from/RL.1/ \n\n\nI hope these answer your question.\n\n\n>>> Naveen Kumar
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Try Aloe Vera creams and lotions.
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Lotion with Aloe in it.
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Banana Boat make a great lotion called aloe after sun. It is really good. If sun burned, try dabbing cold wet tea bags (lipton tea works the best) on the burned area. The sooner you use the bags, the better it works after a long day in the sun. I learned this from an Herbalist, it worked good for me. Easied the pain and limited the peeling after word....
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Vitamin E, one of the antioxidants, can be taken regularly as part of a daily vitamin and mineral supplement or spread as in an ointment on sunburn. Vitamin C is another antioxidant that will help prevent severe damage from sunburn and shorten its effects. Selenium is a mineral that will help fight sunburn.
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As soon as possible after you realize you're badly burned (that evening) cool the skin- ice, cold compress, ANYTHING to cool the temperature of your skin. Your skin has spent all day absorbing heat, and you need to remove that heat as soon as possible and as quickly as possible.\n\nAfter the skin is cooled, there are a lot of different options- lanacane sprays (nice, because they don't require actually touching the skin), aloe or vitamin e ointments and gels, etc.\n\nBe careful if/when you apply ointments, because if your skin develops blisters, you don't want to burst them prematurely.\n\nAvoid wearing clothing on that skin whenever possible- in the evening after work, etc. That clothing can continue rubbing and irritating the sensitive burned skin. Clothing can also burst blisters.\n\nI would also strongly recommend preventing future burns- sunblock!!! wear a t-shirt over your swimsuit, etc...
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If you put on some aloe vera it'll help with the burning, itching, etc. sensations. I have this green kind that's a mix between sunscreen/aloe vera. It'll also be good if you wear it everytime you go out in the sun! :]
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Try Aloe Vera-Really works for me.