Cool the affected area with clean towels, cloths or gauze dipped in cool water or take a cool bath or shower.
Take aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen sodium for pain and/or headache and to reduce fever. Note: Do not give aspirin or any medication that has salicylates to anyone 19 years of age or younger unless a doctor tells you to.
Use an over-the-counter topical steroid cream such as Cortaid if the pain lasts.
Rest in a cool, quiet room. Find a comfortable position.
Drink plenty of water.
Don't use local anesthetic creams or sprays that numb pain such as Benzocaine or Lidocaine. If you must use them, only use a little because they cause allergic reactions in some people.
Put sunscreen on and cover sunburned skin when you go in the sun again so you don't get burned more.
