I mean, like, is it super dangerous or what? Cause I think I have a case of it right now, and I need to know if maybe I should go to the doctor over it or sumthin..I've been puttin Aloe Vera gel with Lidocaine on it, but other than this, is there something else, anything at all, that I should be doing? I've never had something like this before...
2006-07-02 23:48:39 · 9 answers · asked by fraudulent_messiah 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
There are two reactions that commonly are referred to as "sun poisoning".
The first is called Polymorphous Light Eruption. Women are more likely to get this than men. It occurs in susceptible individuals when they are exposed to sunlight that is more intense than usual, for example as in the first time you go out in the sun during the summer or when you expose a body part to sunlight that has no prior sunlight exposure. It may also occur if you travel to a higher latitude or lower latitude such as to a country closer to the equator where the sunlight has more strength. Normally the resulting skin-rash reaction heals within 7-10 days with no treatment as long as additional sun exposure is avoided. In the future using sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays is mandatory. (Sunlight is made up of UVA and UVB rays). Make sure the sunscreen protects against both UVB and UVA since these protective agents are more effective in preventing these breakouts.
The second is called Solar Urticaria. It is a rare reaction to sun exposure. This is a true sun allergy. It develops rapidly--moments after exposure, the skin begins to itch, and then becomes red. Wheals or vesicles appear. The actual mechanism that causes this reaction is unknown, however, antihistamines are effective in treating the reactions of some patients.
2006-07-02 23:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by Gray Matter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Sun poisoning is a reaction to overexposure to the sun. The skin in areas most exposed to sunlight is involved.
Appropriate health care includes:
Self-care after diagnosis.
Physician's monitoring of general condition and medications (sometimes).
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Red skin rash, sometimes with small blisters, in areas exposed to sunlight.
Fever.
Fatigue or dizziness.
2006-07-04 12:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by jenna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bathe in a cool bath with baking soda. Seriously; it'll hurt, but it neutralizes the acids in your skin that cause continued damage, and it will start to heal faster.
If there are other symptoms besides just the burn, you might want to see a doctor.
2006-07-03 06:53:19 · answer #3 · answered by grinningleaf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes go to a doctor. It could be serious if it is actual sun posioning and not a serious sun burn. Just go and get it checked out, and if you start turing purple then you have a moment left to live so make your peace with God...kidding...but go to a doctor cause sun posioning can be bad. Go to webmd.com and they will explain the ways to check for it, but expect them to be vague and to make you worry more than you need to. Once I checked my symptoms and it claimed I had tetanus....and I did. O GOD.
2006-07-03 06:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by k0stiia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Other than sunburn, what on earth are you talking about? Skin cancer? I've never heard of such a thing in over 5 decades of sun worshipping.
2006-07-03 06:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with your Dr, remain hydrated by drinking water and have tepid showers not hot and not cold. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness all need to be considered serious.
2006-07-03 06:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by Just Thinking 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go and see a doctor.We are not doctors here and can not determine your problem.
2006-07-03 11:49:48 · answer #7 · answered by Firefly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best cream is from avon..take it and you will not have problems
2006-07-03 06:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by mickos_19 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GET To THE HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY!!!
2006-07-03 18:36:14 · answer #9 · answered by lancertunerr 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋