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Home Care
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Home care for sunburn includes: - Apply cold compresses.
- Drink plenty of liquids.
- Apply aloe to a sunburn:
- Apply a moisturizing cream for sunburn:
- Do not puncture a blister. This increases the risk of infection.
- Care for a ruptured blister:
- Clean the skin gently with soap and water.
- Apply antibiotic ointment.
- Apply a protective bandage over the blister.
- Apply a sterile dressing over any blistered skin.
- Remove rings or piercings
- Take prescribed medications as directed.
- Take an antihistamine for itching:
- Acetaminophen for pain
 - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:
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