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How to heal sun burns fast?

I got burnt all around my ankles, where the feet crease when you walk, and my thighs. It hurts to lay down, sit, walk, you name it, it hurts. So, I was wondering what are some good ways to get the sun burns to heal faster?

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    If you do get a sunburn:

    Try taking a cool shower or bath or placing wet, cold wash rags on the burn.

    Avoid products that contain benzocaine, lidocaine, or petroleum (like Vaseline).

    If blisters are present, dry bandages may help prevent infection.

    If your skin is not blistering, moisturizing cream may be applied to relieve discomfort.

    Over the counter medications, like ibuprofen, may help to relieve pain from sunburn. (Aspirin should be avoided in children who are running a fever.)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Use some nice cold Aloe Vera on the burns. It heals them up quicker.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    There are different brands of Aloe Vera Gels, I would recommend you try one. I also like to take a cool shower or bath.

  • 1 decade ago

    An old remedy that works is Vaseline...just slather a generous amount on the sunburned area and your troubles will melt away!

  • 1 decade ago

    wut i would do is like put some healthy lotion on ur skin first cuz when u get a sunburn it becomes very dry......and try not to cause any more pain to it or sumtin....like dont cut it or scratch at it........and i agree with the other guy....put aloe vera on it so it will cool down and not hurt as much.....and if it bleeds....neosporin lol

  • Deenie
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    We used to use vinegar and lay in front of a fan...then we'd use calamine lotion. They probably have better things now.

  • 1 decade ago

    aloe vera ......worked for me

  • I don't know, sorry.

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