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Sunburn N Legs, Arms, Shoulders, Face. Painful And Burning. Putting Cold Towel On Legs, Not Helpful. Advice?

Hello.. I'm 21 and went to the Bach two day on the run but didn't have any suncream I am almost sun burnt on my legs, arms, shoulders, face and my back. It us very painful and burning I keep dithering but it's not cold and it hurts to much to cover up. I have put a cold wet towel on my legs it's helping a little bit but not much. What can I do to help stop the pain?
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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hello,
Take the over the counter pain reliever like ibuprofen which will lessen the pain and inflammation around the burnt area.you can also use anti inflammatory paste on the area if you have and if you dont have it you can also crush the aspirin and add some water to it to make a fine paste and apply on the area.Cortisone cream will help you to treat that area.Dont use any soap or detergents while taking shower and have a cold bath instead of lukewarm water bath and let it air dry.Drink pleanty of water and be hydrated.Thank you.
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Sunburn N Legs, Arms, Shoulders, Face. Painful And Burning. Putting Cold Towel On Legs, Not Helpful. Advice?

hello, Take the over the counter pain reliever like ibuprofen which will lessen the pain and inflammation around the burnt area.you can also use anti inflammatory paste on the area if you have and if you dont have it you can also crush the aspirin and add some water to it to make a fine paste and apply on the area.Cortisone cream will help you to treat that area.Dont use any soap or detergents while taking shower and have a cold bath instead of lukewarm water bath and let it air dry.Drink pleanty of water and be hydrated.Thank you.