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What Causes Burning Red Face And Swollen Eyes After Sun Exposure?
Hi, I was suntanning yesterday and when I got inside, my face was bright red, burning, dry, and my eyes started to get very swollen. I ve tried icing, aloe, and cucumbers but I see no difference. This morning I woke up and my eyes were so swollen that I couldnt see, please help.
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Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,
There is nothing to worry these symptoms can go away easily . This is the reaction of sking towards UV radiations of sun . It is also known as photoallergic reaction.
Apply ice packs to affected area several times a day .
Take anti inflammatory like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Take anti histamine drug benadryl .
Avoid sun exposure .
Use high SPF ( 30 or 50 )sunscreen while in exposure of sun
Drink plenty of water
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query,
There is nothing to worry these symptoms can go away easily . This is the reaction of sking towards UV radiations of sun . It is also known as photoallergic reaction.
Apply ice packs to affected area several times a day .
Take anti inflammatory like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Take anti histamine drug benadryl .
Avoid sun exposure .
Use high SPF ( 30 or 50 )sunscreen while in exposure of sun
Drink plenty of water
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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