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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Redness On Skin After A Sunburn

Hi I got quite bad sunburn 1 week ago whilst on holidays despite having factor 50 on which I applied multiple times. It s on my face/arms/hands/chest/legs and feet. My feet were swollen for 3 days after but that is now better however my skin is still very red and itchy all over! Is there anything I can do to help this, I have been using aloe Vera 2 times daily since the burn

posted on Wed, 13 Aug 2014

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Fri, 10 Oct 2014 Answered on

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 Last reviewed on

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Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ihsan's Response

Hi....thanks for sharing your problem...
You got sunburn but thats good you are recovring...
You have to do the following things...
Wash the burnt area twice a day..then apply antibiotic cream like polyfax plus...use anti allergic like fexet twice a day..keep your legs elevated....
Do use sunscreen when you going out in the sun...hope you will be fine soon....thanks
Dr ihsan

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Suggest Treatment For Itching And Redness On Skin After A Sunburn

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