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Unfortunately, where sunburn is concerned, there are no quick fixes. The sun's rays have already done their damage and it can take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the full-extent and severity of the burn to become apparent. While you can't undo the damage, you can help to ease redness and discomfort by following these steps:

1. Keep the affected area cool - try a cold compress or take a cool bath. But do not scrub the skin - pat-dry with a towel and do not shave the affected area
2. Apply moisturizer – frequent application of moisturizer, especially those that are aloe based, can relieve pain
3. Take an analgesic – if you are in a lot of discomfort take a simple analgesic such as aspirin or ibuprofen (children should not take aspirin)
4. Drink - make sure you drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration
5. Leave blisters intact – should blisters occur which indicate a more severe burn they should be left alone.
6. Do not pick at the skin – After a few days skin will start to peel off; it should be left to come off naturally, do not pick it off.
7. Sunburn can be life-threatening – Call your doctor if you have severe pain/blistering, fever, headache, nausea/vomiting, confusion or fainting