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Swelling In Forehead. History Of Sunburn Treated With Aloe Vera Gel, A&D Ointment. What Is Wrong?

I got a bad sunburn on Sunday, Ive been treating it with aloe vera gel, cool compresses and A&D ointment on the bad parts. Today(Tuesday) I decided to do my regular workout, after which my forehead swelled up! Its not a pustule or blister, just swollen. Ive taken ibuprofen and applied an ice pack but it hasnt gone down all the way. Ive never experienced this before and Im a little worried.
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Sun burn cannot be treated just by application of aloe vera.
you need to apply some mild steroid lotion.
This will reduce the blistering and induce better healing.
Once this episode is over, you must apply sunscreen to prevent further burns

Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

If you dont get any relief from this,
Please meet a dermatologist

Thank you
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Swelling In Forehead. History Of Sunburn Treated With Aloe Vera Gel, A&D Ointment. What Is Wrong?

Hello, Thanks for the query. Sun burn cannot be treated just by application of aloe vera. you need to apply some mild steroid lotion. This will reduce the blistering and induce better healing. Once this episode is over, you must apply sunscreen to prevent further burns Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 If you dont get any relief from this, Please meet a dermatologist Thank you