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What Causes Under Eye Puffiness After A Forehead Sunburn?

I sunburned my forehead on Monday. Tuesday my forehead was red and tight and a bit swollen. Weds night I noticed my eye drooping with like a pocket of fluid in the corner of my eye. I used cold compresses and tea bags last night and this morning. Still swelling today and some puffiness below my eyes now. There is no blistering. Do I just wait it out?
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Excessive exposure to sunlight causes sunburn. Sunburns destroy skin, which controls the amount of heat our bodies retain or release. Anyone who visits a beach, goes fishing, works in the yard, or simply is out in the sun can get sunburned.
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1.     Apply Spectraban sensitive sunscreen before going to sunlight. You can also use sunscreens which are used for cosmetic purpose preferably with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) more than 50
2.     Apply ice pack 3 – 4 times daily
3.     Ibuprofen 600 mg every 8 hours per oral daily for 5 days
4.     Try to avoid exposure to sunlight
5.     Apply aloevera-based lotions such as Elovera cream 3 times daily for soothing effect
6.     Drink 3 – 4 liters of water
7.     Fully cover your skin with cloth whilst in sunlight
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What Causes Under Eye Puffiness After A Forehead Sunburn?

Excessive exposure to sunlight causes sunburn. Sunburns destroy skin, which controls the amount of heat our bodies retain or release. Anyone who visits a beach, goes fishing, works in the yard, or simply is out in the sun can get sunburned. Advice 1. Apply Spectraban sensitive sunscreen before going to sunlight. You can also use sunscreens which are used for cosmetic purpose preferably with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) more than 50 2. Apply ice pack 3 – 4 times daily 3. Ibuprofen 600 mg every 8 hours per oral daily for 5 days 4. Try to avoid exposure to sunlight 5. Apply aloevera-based lotions such as Elovera cream 3 times daily for soothing effect 6. Drink 3 – 4 liters of water 7. Fully cover your skin with cloth whilst in sunlight Thanks