I fell asleep at the beach today and got sunburned. I am in a lot of pain. What is the best home remedy using something simple to help with the pain?
2006-06-21 16:52:08 · 12 answers · asked by true blu 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's stinky,but when I was a kid my grandma used white vinegar.From what I can remember it helped.
2006-06-21 16:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by believer26 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should really get it checked out. My stepfather sunburned the top of his feet once and it got infected. Now he is completely immobile because the infection was so bad. He's considered handicapped and cannot work or get around without a cane. Whatever you do, don't try to work with the burn. If you put too much strain on it before it heals you could end up like my stepfather. Treat this seriously because sunburns are more serious than many people think. Go to the doctor and seek medical attention.
2016-03-27 00:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have aloe in the house, the best thing to do for the pain is to rub vinegar on your body. It evaporates more quickly than water, and leaves a cooling sensation.
Also, make sure to moisturize a lot before bed to prevent peeling in the next few days. Also, taking an over the counter pain killer such as Tylenol or Advil will help relieve discomfort.
Good luck!
2006-06-21 16:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by biogirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aloe vera gel will do wonders for the pain....though if you don't have an aloe vera plant, it isn't exactly a home remedy. I always make sure I have a bottle of aloe vera gel around as it is great for all kinds of burns.
2006-06-21 16:56:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have pure aloe from an aloe plant it helps a lot. Otherwise there are aloe gels your can buy at the pharmacy... I think Walgreens are usually open 24 hrs. Those also help. As far as actualy hommade remedies, I don't know of any. Good luck!
2006-06-21 16:56:33 · answer #5 · answered by softballer006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, cool the burn with an icepack or cold, wet towel. THEN, cover with aloe vera, lanacaine spray. an analgesic will help! pop an aspirin for the swelling. Trust me on this: I learned the hard way!! if you put cream on immediately before the cold, you effectively continue to burn by "trapping" in the heat!
2006-06-21 17:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by tutor t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe Vera plant. Nice big leaf, break it off and rub the juice on your sunburn.
Next, not homemade, but soothing, is Noxzema cream.
2006-06-21 16:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by BigChuckles44 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used plain Noxema on my sunburn. It was cooling to it. You might want to take an Advil or Motrin too. Good luck, I remember how painful it can be.
2006-06-21 16:56:53 · answer #8 · answered by kl1779 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe vera plant will work some people have said if you take a bath in baking soda water that is luke warm or little cooler it will help take the burn out
2006-06-21 16:56:18 · answer #9 · answered by Sunshine* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use aloe vera, it really cools the burning (sometimes I refrigerate the aloe vera jar to make it even cooler)
2006-06-21 16:56:11 · answer #10 · answered by TheGirlYouWishYouKnew 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
refrigerate some aloe vera, and take cool showers
2006-06-21 16:58:39 · answer #11 · answered by cj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋