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Sun Burn On The Forehead And Nose. What Can Be Done To Reduce The Redness?

I was in the sun today and got a burn on my forehead and nose, is there anything that I can use tonight that will help reduce the redness? I can tolerate the minor ache and am really more concerned with the redness more than anything right now. Would zinc cream help if applied, perhaps cider vinegar or black tea bags?
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns and sunburns may be bad for your skin health. They can cause precancerous conditions as well. Home treatment measures may provide some relief from a mild sunburn.

Use cool cloths on sunburned areas.
Take frequent cool showers or baths.
Apply soothing lotions that contain aloe vera to sunburned areas. Topical steroids (such as 1% hydrocortisone cream) may also help with sunburn pain and swelling. Note: Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to.
A sunburn can cause a mild fever and a headache. Lie down in a cool, quiet room to relieve the headache. A headache may be caused by dehydration, so drinking fluids may help.

There is little you can do to stop skin from peeling after a sunburn-it is part of the healing process. Lotion may help relieve the itching. I hope this helps.

Take care and have a lovely day!
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Sun Burn On The Forehead And Nose. What Can Be Done To Reduce The Redness?

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns and sunburns may be bad for your skin health. They can cause precancerous conditions as well. Home treatment measures may provide some relief from a mild sunburn. Use cool cloths on sunburned areas. Take frequent cool showers or baths. Apply soothing lotions that contain aloe vera to sunburned areas. Topical steroids (such as 1% hydrocortisone cream) may also help with sunburn pain and swelling. Note: Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to. A sunburn can cause a mild fever and a headache. Lie down in a cool, quiet room to relieve the headache. A headache may be caused by dehydration, so drinking fluids may help. There is little you can do to stop skin from peeling after a sunburn-it is part of the healing process. Lotion may help relieve the itching. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!