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Re: SUNBURN!!

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 18:10:35 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 29 Jun 1998, Lisa wrote: >
>Does anyone have an immediate relief fix for a really painful sunburn?
>I've got an aloe vera plant (which will be gone any time now!), I've
>also heard of some creams w/novacaine in them (?) - also, as far as
>internal damage, do I need to drink alot of water, and will ibuprofen
>help? I feel like a terrible idiot - I know better than to go out w/out
>sunscreen!

You can use any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory with good results, Tylenol, ibuprofen, whatever. Antihistamines can help as well, such as Benedryl.

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William D. McIntosh, MD

This is not intended to replace consultation and examination by a medical practitioner.




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