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Natural Treatment for Sunburn
By Jane Sheppard
Although moderate sunshine is healthy, children can easily get
too much sun. A safe sunscreen or protective clothing should be
used if spending long periods of time in the sun. If your child
does get a sunburn:
Aloe vera rubbed on the skin is very healing and soothing. Use
raw aloe vera gel cut from the whole leaf or aloe products made
from a substantial amount of real aloe.
Give your child a cool (not cold) bath with a few drops of lavender
or chamomile essential oils, or gently apply cool, wet compresses
to the skin.
To rehydrate the skin, apply a gentle moisturizing cream. Do not
use petroleum-based products since they prevent excess heat and
sweat from escaping. Avoid any products that contain benzocaine,
which may cause skin irritation or allergy.
Keep your child out of the sun until completely healed. If blisters
develop, do not let him or her scratch, pop, or squeeze the blisters.
They can easily become infected and cause scarring.
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke can be accompanied by sunburn and
can happen when kids become very overheated and dehydrated. These
conditions are serious. Call the doctor if along with the sunburn,
there is an unexplained fever higher than 102 degrees, the skin
looks infected, or your child has trouble looking at light. Also
call the doctor if your child experiences nausea, vomiting, fainting,
delirium, or diarrhea when overheated.
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Use the information provided on this site as an educational resource for determining your options and making your own informed choices. It is not intended as medical advice or to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any specific illness.