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Q: sunburn head and swelling

asked by: santi on September 5th, 2008

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ok, so i shaved my head recently(rock and roll). i went for a long bike ride on a sunny day which resulted in a very sunburned scalp. there was some blistering.
the next day(right now) my scalp is completely swollen....
-ive looked for symptoms/degrees of sunburn but nothing mentioned or gave any hope towards my bulbous head crisis.
-any comforting thoughts or tips?
thnx

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replied on September 9th, 2008

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Rock on.

It makes sense that the scalp would burn, as it's normally protected from the sun and is now fully exposed. I'd suggest that you apply raw aloe to the area. This has helped me with skin burns in the past. Or you can look for a cream made of bee propolis, which also helps me heal cuts and burns.

Is it better after the weekend?

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