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Getting Ready For Summer

	1. Summer Check Up
	2. Allergies
	3. Skin Health - Skin Cancer
	4. Skin Health - Protection from the Sun
	5. Skin Health - Sun and Drugs
	6. Skin Health - Sunscreen
	7. Skin Health - Treatment for Sunburn
	8. Sunglasses
	9. Insects
	10. West Nile Virus
	11. Insect Repellants
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Treatment for Sunburn

With the effective sunscreens on the market today, nobody should get a sunburn. However if you do get sunburned:

Lie in a cool dark place if you have a headache
Soothe sunburn pain with soft cool cloths
Take frequent cool baths or showers
Applying lotions containing aloe vera or topical steroid ointment (1% hydrocortisone cream) can bring down swelling and pain. Do not use any anesthetic creams or sprays as they can cause allergic reactions
Drink fluids to prevent dehydration
Sunburn pain can also be relieved with acetaminophen (Tylenol)

References:

WebMD. Health. Sunburn. (http://my.webmd.com)
Health Canada. Air and Sun. "UV index"; "Preventing skin cancer"; "Sunscreens"; (all from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca)
American Family Physician. Skin cancer. Reduce your risk with safe sun guidelines. AFP. 2002. 66.2.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Sun exposure and skin protection: an interview with a Mayo Clinic specialist. 2003. (http://www.mayoclinic.com)

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