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Fort HealthCare | June 14, 2019 | 0 Comments | Family Medicine |
So you lost track of time, forgot to reapply your sunscreen, fell asleep in a comfy deck chair at the Aquatic Center – that happens to the many of us every now and then. And a painful sunburn is the price we pay.
Years ago, sunburns were treated by rubbing butter onto the affected area. We now know that doesn’t do a thing but leave us greasy and miserable. Fortunately, there are good ways to soothe the burn. If you are sunburned, we recommend the following:
Children need to be especially careful of sun exposure. A few kid-friendly sun tips include: keeping them in the shade, wearing long sleeves and hats and using SPF 50 or greater. But be advised, children under six months of age or less should not wear sunscreen. Keeping them in the shade is truly your best option.
For more information on children's sunscreen needs, schedule a well-child or other visit with any of our pediatricians, visit Fort HealthCare Internal Medicine & Pediatrics.