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Swollen Forehead, Puffy Eyes, Tight Skin Around Mouth. Had Sunburn. Applied Aloe

Posted on Sun, 9 Sep 2012

Question: Hi I got sunburned yesterday, put aloe on all night and everytime I woke up during the night, woke up this morning with swollen forhead, puffy eyes tight skin around mouth, looked like I had botox

Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (1 hour later)

Hi dear ,

Your description suits that of sunburn .Aloe application may have caused allergic reaction.

Please stop applying aloe.

Just apply calamine lotion twice a day.

Also you can take anti inflammatory over the counter drugs like diclofenac to reduce pain and swelling.

It must subside in day or two.

Also cold compresses would be helpful.

Regards
DrSudarshan

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