AP9 GalleriaUSA Offers Tips on Reducing Sunburn Pain

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- With summer right around the corner, millions of Americans will start taking advantage of warm, sunny weather, which means that sunburn season is also upon us. Fortunately, reports AP9 GalleriaUSA, a leading discount membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, most sunburns can be treated effectively with simple, over-the-counter medications and maybe just a little bit of common sense.

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We all know how easy it is to get sunburned. Whether it's due to drifting into a nap while tanning, forgetting to apply sunblock on a cloudy day, or simply forgetting to re-apply sunblock during a day at the beach, a suntan can turn into sunburn almost in the blink of an eye. For all sunburn sufferers this summer, AP9 GalleriaUSA offers the following treatment tips:

-- Duck and cover. Contrary to certain beliefs, a sunburn can indeed get worse the longer the skin is exposed to the sun. To avoid further damage, duck into some shade as soon as sunburn is detected, and cover the skin in question with clothes or a hat.

-- Lather on lotion liberally. People with access to an aloe vera plant can cut open a leaf and apply the inner gel over the burned area for immediate relief. The rest of us can find aloe vera lotions in most supermarkets and pharmacies. Pick up a tube of lotion, and use as directed on the container. Noxzema deep-cleansing cream can also help alleviate pain, hasten the healing process and reduce the burn to a tan over time.

-- Dress for summer. Summer fashions usually run toward loose, light clothes, and that's just what the doctor would order for a sunburn -- loose-fitting clothes, preferably made from soft cotton or silk, that won't chafe the skin. Polyester and other man-made materials have a tendency to irritate the skin, which can exacerbate sunburn pain.

-- Cool it. Fighting fire with fire is no way to treat a sunburn. For quick relief, apply an icepack to the burn, take a cool shower or bath, keep a spray bottle by your side, and/or sit in front of a cooling fan or air conditioner. Be sure to moisten your skin frequently if you choose the fan/AC route; even cool breezes can dry out your skin, which will hamper the healing process.

-- See a doctor. Mild sunburns don't require medical attention, but severe sunburns -- the types that cause massive blistering or swelling and/or are accompanied by heat exhaustion or even heat stroke -- should be treated by a medical professional.

Summertime is obviously the busiest outdoor season of the year, and it's easy to get so caught up in all the fun that a sunburn can sneak up on you. With quick and proper treatment, though, a little sunburn shouldn't sideline you for long, notes AP9 GalleriaUSA.

About AP9 Galleria USA
AP9 GalleriaUSA is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at Galleria123.com. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as AP9 Galleria USA.

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