Sunburns: How to Deal

Bring the Inflammation Down

Sunburns can turn night time into a restless battle between you and your skin. Luckily, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, taking pain medicines like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen can help a sunburn by bringing the inflammation down. These medicines can also help to relieve headache, chills and other symptoms associated with mild sunburns.

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July 1, 2015

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July 1, 2015