I've had my sunburn on my back and shoulders for 2 days now and i was out in the sun all of those 2 dayz and now it really hurts bad i can't even hardley put on a shirt bc i can't raise my arms over my head and when i pressed down on my shoulders wher my sunburn is and when i lifted my finger up i could see my finger print in my shoulder something like when you stick your finger in playdoe plzz help me it really hurts
2006-06-30 09:48:33 · 20 answers · asked by kayla h 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
is thats natural when you can see your finger print when you've got a sunburn
2006-06-30 10:06:29 · update #1
Well, dearie, I've read 17 answers to your question - and the only ones that I really disagree with - and am almost afraid to see you try ----
Baking soda paste? and frozen food?
The first is good for rashes (de-itching), and the second for strains/sprains (swelling) - but - both can burn/re-burn your skin.... ouchie again, and again. . .
Tea bags --- orange pekoe/pekoe tea --- not herbal
Soak 'till saturated - cool in fridge, if desired - do not freeze
Put on burned areas ---
The tanic acid helps cancel the sting.
Good luck to you - and stay cool (out of the sun)
2006-07-13 10:18:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baby it. The suffering should only last a few days. Maybe after aloe vera or whatever you put on it to moisturize, make sure that you wear a very loose shirt. It will blister and peel if it is that painful. Ow. I feel for you.
PS -A sunburn is a genuine burn to the skin. It is amazing too how you can get one that serious before even knowing you are getting one. They usually start to hurt "after" the fact.
And when using sunscreen, the higher the protection number on the bottle, the stronger the protection they say.
2006-07-08 09:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by roo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sun burn is pretty much first degree burn right.Well anyways if it's that bad, don't be surprised it'll peel. As for treating it: Smooth aloe vera gel over it to soothe the skin. Take a painkiller like Tylenol to reduce the swelling and pain. Drink plenty of water.
In the Future: Wear protective clothing like hats, sunglasses, scarves and whatnot's. Also use a sunscreen above 30 SPF, smooth it over the skin and wait 15- 20 minutes before going outside for the sunscreen to be completely absorbed. Also try and shorten the amount of time you spend out under the sun.
2006-07-08 03:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by warhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there. Use baking soda. Make a paste from water and baking soda and put it on the burnt area or better yet have a bath in luke warm water and a small box of baking soda. When you come out of the bath, apply vitamin E lotion and also take 400 mg. of Vitamin E and Vitamin A. You should do so anyway as they are both good for eyesight and skin and other benefits. Take Aspirin for the pain and burning and so you can sleep at night. Stay out of the sun dummy!
2006-07-09 19:10:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll tell you the answer my mother & sister swear by for sunburns.. Vinegar. Take a bath in vinegar.. It's supposed to get the sting out. My sister is a sun worshipper and has burned several times and says vinegar is the way to go. Me personally I think it stinks and preferred the pain over the smell. Now I use sunblock and a hat
2006-06-30 09:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by hippichik413 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera (Aloe barbedensis) helps relieve minor burns like those you get from sunburns, but be careful, it is messy.
Also, like the others said, wear sunscreen next time!!
2006-06-30 09:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy lotion with aloe in it. You can even buy just aloe. Put in the fridge before you put it on. It will feel better that way. Keep your skin moisturized with that and it will get better in a day or two. I have had burns like that before and this always makes me feel better.
2006-06-30 09:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by mine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds crazy, but put vinager on it. It really helps with the pain, limits the peeling, and helps take away the red leaving a nice tan.
2006-07-13 18:12:59 · answer #8 · answered by amber o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use an aftersun lotion which has Aloe Vera. It should soothe the pain. And don't forget to use a good sunblock next time!!
2006-07-12 00:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gonna think im crazy bu t i feel asleep one time in the sun and was hurting so bad i call ask a nurse and they told me to take any frozen meat i had in the freezer and lay it on top of the most sensative areas, makes a mess but damn if it didnt feel good and helped me
2006-07-13 08:27:20 · answer #10 · answered by ashton_35_kingsport 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋