What are some good ways to stop a sunburn from itching?!


Question: What are some good ways to stop a sunburn from itching!?
I just got a sunburn!. Its not big but I guess you could say its medium sized!. How can I stop it from itching so much!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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if you itch it too much, it will blister and peel!. put some fragrance-free lotion on it (or petroleum jelly) or put aloe Vera on it!. that should do the trick!Www@Answer-Health@Com

Have a bath with bicarbonate of soda in it!. It really helps to soothe itching!. Calomine lotion is also good when dabbed on the sunburn with cotton wool!. Has a lovely cooling effect and is commonly used to help with chicken pox which is about the itchiest thing in the world!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I always put baking soda in my bath water when I have a sunburn!. Baking soda in the bath water also works to stop the itch of mosquito bities!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Take ibuprofen and use solarcaine gel!. Next time, please use more sunblock and don't forget sunglasses! I am having a biopsy for a spot on my eyelid that may be cancer!. I did really dumb things when I was young:(Www@Answer-Health@Com





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