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Suggest Treatment For Sunburn On Chest, Arm And Upper Lips

About 2 weeks ago I got sun burn on my chest arm and upper lip, the sunburns still there, no piling of my skin,my skin hurts then 3 days ago I saw red bumbs and itches like crazy it hurts so bad I went to the doctor he was no help ,please what do I do?
Fri, 27 May 2016
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Sunburn occurs because of effects of UV radiation on the skin.Avoid going out in the sun as much as possible. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of atlas 30.A mild steroid cream like fluticasone can be used on the affected areas.An antihistaminic like fexofenadine may also be used. Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Sunburn On Chest, Arm And Upper Lips

Sunburn occurs because of effects of UV radiation on the skin.Avoid going out in the sun as much as possible. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of atlas 30.A mild steroid cream like fluticasone can be used on the affected areas.An antihistaminic like fexofenadine may also be used. Regards.