Sunburn First Aid
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Sunburn First Aid: First Aid
- Try taking a cool bath or shower. Another method is to place wet, cold wash cloths on the burn for 10 to 15 minutes, several times a day. You can mix baking soda in the water to help relieve the pain. (Small children may become easily chilled, so keep the water tepid.)
- Apply a soothing lotion to the skin.
- Aloe gel is a common household remedy for sunburns. Aloe contains active compounds that help stop pain and inflammation of the skin.
- An over-the-counter pain medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin) may be helpful. (Note: aspirin should NOT be given to children.).
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