Edge Water Chamber Blog

Radiation burns are caused by cancer treatments or sunburn.  They can range from mild to severe in nature and the treatments vary due to the degree of skin damage.  The treatment for radiation burns that are mild in nature includes cold compresses and over the counter pain medication to help ease the pain during the healing process.  Some people use aloe vera for a sunburn to keep the skin from drying out and peeling.  There are several over the counter remedies and natural home remedies for aiding in managing the pain and discomfort of sunburn.  It usually takes a few days for the pain to subside from a sunburn.