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Once you get a sunburn there is no quick and easy cure.  The best treatment is prevention with sunscreen, but if your child already has a burn here are some helpful hints:

Some sunburns can be worse than hot liquid burns so...

Call Our Office If any of these occur:

  • Blisters

  • Extreme pain

  • Fever or chills

  • Headache

  • Confusion

  • Dizzy or faintness

  • Dehydration

  • Signs of infection (tenderness, worsening redness or pus)
HOME CARE:

  • Get them out of the sun immediately.

  • A cool shower or bath is very soothing.

  • Cool compresses frequently throughout the day.

  • Push fluids for the few days

  • Ibuprofen (Motrin) is best every 6 hours.  You may use acetaminophen (Tylenol) as an alternative to ibuprofen if needed.

  • Some type of moisturizing cream is often helpful.  Cooling one with aloe in the refrigerator relieves some of the pain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pediatric Associates of Franklin

570 Bakers Bridge Avenue, Franklin, TN 37067

615-790-3200 | fax 615-794-2883