I went kayaking this past summer and I didnt wear sunscreen on my legs, I am very pale and needless to say I was very sunburned. I had to take three advil just to sleep for the next few days. There are still blotches on my legs where the pigment is a little darker and ever since then, my legs itch constantly. I also got little itchy bumps on my calves. Could this be related to the burn?
2006-12-28 16:06:32 · 8 answers · asked by Jen 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
yes
2006-12-28 16:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by linkielock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I went kayaking this past summer and I didnt wear sunscreen on my legs, I am very pale and needless to say I was very sunburned. I had to take three advil just to sleep for the next few days. There are still blotches on my legs where the pigment is a little darker and ever since then, my legs...
2015-08-26 11:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by Nappie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your skin just might be peeling, and those blotches may be dark spots from the sun.
i would see a dermatologist to check and make sure its nothing serious
2006-12-28 16:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by becky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Try using Hawaiian Tropic Aloe Gel, that will help u.
2006-12-28 16:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by CarmineG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a dermatologist
2006-12-28 16:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by Mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt touch your sunburn thats what make it hurt and irritated but you should use antibiotics cream it works very well
2016-03-14 11:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might. see the dermatologist
2006-12-28 16:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by poshbaby24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You need to see your doctor.
It shouldn't be itchy after this long. Please have it looked at.
2006-12-28 16:09:53 · answer #8 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋