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How To Treat Swollen Head Due To Sunburn After Shaving Head?
hi i recently shaved my head and yesterday i got a nasty sunburn because i didnt think to put on lotion and i woke up this morning and my head is swollen and its been getting worse and worse all day should i b worried and go to the hospital or is it normal?
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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This is not the normal condition but nothing to worry because you can apply any soothing agent if this is not severe burn and try to cover the head with cotton cap, for the soothing agent "Diphenhydramine" lotion would be the best option, take care.
Well come to HCM
This is not the normal condition but nothing to worry because you can apply any soothing agent if this is not severe burn and try to cover the head with cotton cap, for the soothing agent "Diphenhydramine" lotion would be the best option, take care.
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