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Easing Sunburn
Asked by J.F. from Rochester
on July 6, 2008
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Aside from using Aloe Vera, do you ladies know of any remedies for soothing sun-burnt skin? I'm looking for any suggestions, both pharmaceutical or natural (though nat...
Help with Sunburns
Asked by P.G. from Salt Lake City
on June 18, 2009
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My son got terribly sunburned. He is a redhead and his skin is sensitive. He is 10 and didn't listen to my warning. His shoulders are blistered and his back is red. Th...
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- My redhead is only 5 so Mama still sunscreens him up-even his hair. Maybe sunscreening him up next time yourself will help him remember that if he doesn't do it, Mommy...
- echo here get an aloe vera plant that is already large in size so you can cut pieces off of it and rub that on the burn. its the best thing you can do. if you don't li...
- Hi P.- I just wanted to offer a thought more for the future. I got a burn like this as a teenager and you are really going to have to watch his back and shoulders i...
My 2 Yr. Old Niece Has Red Cheeks That Look like Sunburn
Asked by M.H. from Charlotte
on July 16, 2009
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I have a 2 yr. old niece that has allergies and last week she had red cheeks that went up to her eyes and they became swollen. Once the rash left her face it went to ...
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- Another thought would be to check what she ate that day. Was she given anything new and different? Also they can develop allergic reactions to food over night! It i...
- Hi! I'm not sure I have an answer for you, but my boys both woke up with bright red cheeks when they were around this age. I took them both to the doctor and she sai...
- Like the others have said it sounds a lot like 5th disease. Its also known as "slap cheek" cause it looks like someone has slapped the person across the cheek making...
Sunburn
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on June 24, 2008
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hi there - my daughter gets sunburnt under her eyes even after putting zinc oxide and SPF 55 stick underneath - Does anyone know of anything else I can put there??
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- Does she keep hats on? Maybe a large brimmed hat. There are some really cute ones out there right now!
- My daughter also gets really bad sunburns. She has very fair skin and takes after my husband. They actually make spf75 for the face now. Which is what we use. Even sti...
- Could it be that she wipes it off after putting it on...rubbing her eyes, etc.? She shouldn't get sunburned if you've put stuff there...Watch her next time and make su...
Do Your Kids Get Sunburned at Camp or School?
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on August 11, 2008
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Hi. My kids have been coming home from camp with sunburns and I can't seem to get the camp director to make sure the kids apply it. I send sunscreen in their back pa...
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- We apply in the car just before drop off and I bought one of those little bottles that comes on a carabiner. We refill that one over and over again. It clips on to her...
- The counselor should be reminding them to apply/reapply sunscreen. I worked as a camp counselor a few summers ago and it was drummed into us. (Counselors aren't allo...
- Here's a sneaky little trick I thought up. Get a referral to a dermatologist. Write a letter for the dermatologist to sign stating that: "Due to a family history...
Bad Sunburn
Asked by S.B. from Minneapolis
on June 24, 2009
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The PCA for my youngest son took him to the pool last week and he got a terrible sunburn. It was partially her fault for not being more careful, but he also started a...
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- If you think his burns are that bad, I would at least call the nurse to see if they want to see him. I always alternate Noxzema face cream (during day) and Aloe Vera ...
- Hello S.! Use Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. It is the absolute best moisturizer and works so well for healing sunburns. You can find it at most grocery stores or any he...
- There is a product you can find at Walgreens or similar store called second skin. Not sure if he has open or blistered areas but this works best on those types.
Sunburn Help
Asked by S.B. from Little Rock
on August 24, 2008
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Hello to all. We were in the "shade" all day and our 9 month old is sun-burned soooo bad. it is on his face and arms. I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
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- Hi my name is S. and I am the mother of three children. Two boys and a girl. My children and I have very sensitive skin and what we have found to work good is to apply...
- Hi! Vitamin E. My grown kids will fight over the bottle if they have a sunburn. They don't want the aloe or the lotions they fight over the bottle of Vitamin E. I t...
- I use an aloe gel every few hours when one of us gets burnt. You can get it at just about any store in with the sunscreen. Keep it in the ice box to give that extra ...
3 Yr Old Reacts to Sunscreen
Asked by S.M. from Philadelphia
on May 24, 2009
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Help- my almost 3 year old is having a strange reaction to sunscreen. About a month ago I applied sunscreen to my son and the next day he woke up with a red rash all ...
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- Someone may have said this already, but we use coconut oil for all of our sunscreen needs, including our 1yo son. Works great, absorbs quickly, moisturizes at the sam...
- Another vote for Aveeno.
- My kids and I are the same way. The ingredient we are allergic to is octyl methoxycinnamate. I am more sensitive to it tham my kids and the Neutrogena you mentioned is...
Bad Sunburn
Asked by A.C. from Buffalo
on June 29, 2007
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Help I have really bad sunburn on my back and shoulders. I have had it for two days now and it really hurts. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of the burning pain??...
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- In addition to the topical remedies, I'll be popping Aleve around the clock. Pain relieves, not just for breakfast anymore!
- Thank you for asking that question, I was just about to post the same thing! I feel your pain - I took my daughter to the beach this past weekend and burt my shoulders...
- I have found that sometimes the old ways are the best. My mother told me to use milk of magnisia, or cidar vinigarand water. Both sound very weird, but trust me they...
Concerned About Sunblock.
Asked by E.D. from Boston
on May 29, 2007
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I have an eight week old daughter named ella. I have read just about every where that babies can't wear sunblock until six months... Ella was born April 1, 2007 so i ...
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- Hi E., There is a sunscreen that I was introduced to that my peditrician recommended for my daughter - Arbonne Baby Care Sunscreen SPF 30+. It is a gentle water-re...
- I am a mom of three the youngest being five. I always used sunblock while nursing, and holding cuddling. my kids never had any problem. I do suggest getting something ...
- I have a 6 1/2 month old and I was concerned about the same thing. There's a great article in "Parents" magazine June 2007 issue about protecting your child from the e...
