How to Treat Sunburn

By Heather Shockney, published Jun 14, 2007
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Every summer thousands of people will suffer from sunburn. The best way to treat sunburn would be to stop it before it happens. Since it's to late to stop the sunburn from occurring, let's look at how to treat it. Associated Content offers a wealth of articles explaining how to treat sunburn. Here are a few that you will find helpful in your search.

1. Natural Remedies for Sunburn in Children by Andrewsmom,
This article discusses how to treat sunburn with items found around the house. There are many ingredients found in your kitchen that will help to soothe the pain of a sunburn. Things such as milk, tea bags and yogurt can help take the sting out of a sunburn.

2.Help I'm Sunburned! What's The Best Sunburn Treatment? by Kristie Leong M.D.
This article offers various treatments as well as things not to do when treating sunburn. Did you know that products containing Benzocaine can make the sunburn worse? They can cause your skin to become even more irritated.

3.Treating Sunburns at Home by Karen Barnes,
This author tells you ways of treating your sunburn at home using over the counter products. There is also great tips on treating the sunburn with products you might already have in the kitchen, such as sour cream. The author also explains things you can do for the sunburn if it becomes dry and itchy, or starts to peel.

Here's a few tips on How to Treat Sunburn.

1.Prevention, this is the best place to start when treating sunburn. Always wear sunscreen when going outdoors. Even if the sky appears to be overcast and cloudy you can still get burnt. Make sure to apply the sunscreen to any exposed areas of skin including the face. Check the directions on the sunscreen, some have to be applied thirty minutes to an hour before exposure to the sun. If you are going to be in water make sure the sunscreen is waterproof.

How to Treat Sunburn
How to Treat Sunburn

Products found in the kitchen can be used to treat sunburn.

Credit: Heather Shockney

Copyright: Heather Shockney

Takeaways
  • Always wear sunscreen when outdoors.
  • Products found in your kitchen can ease the pain of a sunburn.
  • Always seek the advice of a doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
Did You Know?
You can get a sunburn on a day that is overcast and cloudy.
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wow sounds great! i'll my friend know about this, she tends to sun burn easily =)

Posted on 03/25/2008 at 10:03:33 AM

 
Great Information, thanks alot.

Posted on 08/25/2007 at 8:08:00 AM

 
You really did an exceptional job at bringing out the best methods of treating sunburn!

Posted on 08/20/2007 at 11:08:00 AM

 
Great tips and articles.

Posted on 07/07/2007 at 5:07:00 PM

 
I burn every year the first time I'm out in it any length of time.

Posted on 06/21/2007 at 7:06:00 AM

 
Excellent article with great suggestions and links!

Posted on 06/21/2007 at 7:06:00 AM

 
great report!

Posted on 06/20/2007 at 7:06:00 AM

 
The worst sunburn I ever had was so painful I had to have my shirt cut off. Good article, Heather!

Posted on 06/20/2007 at 5:06:00 AM

 
Well written article!

Posted on 06/18/2007 at 7:06:00 PM

 
Great article; I just got one yesterday!

Posted on 06/17/2007 at 11:06:00 PM

 
Outstanding article. I love the way you summarized and linked to other articles with natural remedies and the like.

Posted on 06/15/2007 at 9:06:00 PM

 
Thanks for the great info.

Posted on 06/15/2007 at 7:06:00 PM

 
Vinegar is hard to beat. Didn't know about the potatoes. Great tips I hope not to have to use anytime soon. The sun is no longer my friend.

Posted on 06/15/2007 at 6:06:00 PM

 
Great tips. I always burn. I never tan. Therefore, I try to stay out of the sun as much as possible.

Posted on 06/15/2007 at 11:06:00 AM

 
Great suggestions, Heather. I didn't realise that vinegar could help treat sunburn. Sophie

Posted on 06/15/2007 at 10:06:00 AM

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