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How Can Sunburn On The Legs Be Treated?

I now have severe sunburn after 6 hours kayaking yesterday. This morning I find I am unable to walk due what feels like bond crushing pain. I have been taking ibuprofen 800 as well as lots of aloe gel on legs. What is going on, why does it hurt so badly?
Fri, 25 Aug 2017
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Hi There

After going through your query I understand your concern.

I would like to tell you that you are already taking right treatment for sunburn . You can include cold bath to it.
Keep yourself Hyderated
Avoid going in sun till your sunburn doesn't heel.
Use Sunscreen.

Hopefully this has answer your query.

Kind Regards
Dr Navneet Mahajan
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How Can Sunburn On The Legs Be Treated?

Hi There After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that you are already taking right treatment for sunburn . You can include cold bath to it. Keep yourself Hyderated Avoid going in sun till your sunburn doesn t heel. Use Sunscreen. Hopefully this has answer your query. Kind Regards Dr Navneet Mahajan