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How can vinegar take the heat out of a sunburn?

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I am not aware that it can. I would imagine pouring any cool liquid over a sunburn will chill it down some, but I am not aware of any properties that vinegar would possess that would improve the patient's comfort or condition.

I would instead consider a topical benzocaine cream, or something similar.

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