Treatment for sunburn and sensitive skin?

By needhelp in so cal on 06 Jun 2009

My face is red all the time. It looks like I have sunburn and the skin is very sensitive, even after I have a simple facial or even just wash my face with a facial cleanser like Olay. It gets very red and reactive for a few hours. Is there a treatment for this?

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scorpio66 (unregistered guest) 19 Jun 2009
sounds like rosacea with reactive redness. Have you seen a dermatologist?
BrittB (3,836 posts) 26 Jul 2011

scorpio has a good point. Also you might want to go see a dermatologist. If this hasn't been going on always it could be something you changed, ie soap, food, detergent, lotion. Hope that helps.

-Britt

SecretB5StopsAcne (10 posts) 8 Aug 2011
For mild sunburn, cool compresses with equal parts of milk and water may suffice. Cold compresses with Burow's solution may also be used, and can be bought at a drugstore. Dissolve 1 packet in 1 pint of water. Soak gauze or a soft clean cloth in it. Gently wring out the cloth and apply to the sunburned area for 15-20 minutes. Change or refresh the cloth and solution every 2-3 hours. Aloe Vera gel or aloe-based lotions may soothe irritated skin. These can be found in the drugstore. Cool baths may help. Avoid bath salts, oils, and perfumes because these may produce sensitivity reactions. Avoid scrubbing the skin or shaving the skin. Use soft towels to gently dry the body. Don't rub. Use a light, fragrance-free skin moisturizer. Avoid lotions that contain topical anesthetic medications because a person can become sensitized and then allergic to that medicine. Stay out of the sun while you are sunburned. Stay hydrated to avoid dehydration.

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