i had a severe sunburn on the 4th of july...it peeled and went away...2 weeks later i started with the intense itch.nothing helps.i have my kids scratch my back with a hair brush its so bad. my cousin said the same thing happened to her after getting a bad burn from the tanning booth...her doctor said there is nothing to do ,that the itch is nerve endings growing back. did anyone ever hear of that? any suggestions for me? thank you
2006-07-27 10:19:16 · 2 answers · asked by nicole 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I would try Gold Bond products. They have a regular and extra-strength lotion, and it also comes in powder form. Itching can literally drive you crazy. The Gold Bond works really well for me. Give it a try.
2006-07-27 12:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by loveblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor is correct. Because you probably had a 1st degree burn. This deep of a burn would burn the nerve endings. You might try some Benadryl to possible help with the itching.
2006-07-27 10:42:11 · answer #2 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋