Long Island Medical Care Services
Sunburn |
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| 1. | Follow your doctor's instructions. |
| 2. | The treatment for a severe sunburn should be implemented immediately. |
| 3. | Apply cool compresses and lubrication to the affected area. Creams containing vitamin E or aloe can be helpful. Do not apply any lotion or ointment that contains topical anesthetics, topical benadryl or neomycin. |
| 4. | If you do not have a prescription for anti-inflammatory medication, start Advil, 3 every 6 hours immediately. |
| 5. | See your doctor as quickly as possible. |
| 6. | If blisters appear, keep applying ice. |
| 7. | If blisters break, apply bacitracin ointment or silvadene cream. Clean wound with saline solution. |
| 8. | Leave burns open to air. |