I have gone tanning yesterday and today for 17 minutes each. My skin on my neck and a little farther down from my collarbone is soooo irritated, I don't know what to do. It hurts when I move my neck and there are bumps everywhere and it's RED. It hurts sooooo much please any suggestions?! Help!!!!!
2007-02-24 09:40:29 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
don't panic! you have had over-exposure to uv rays but it's not the end of the world - aloe vera is an excellent suggestion in the short term - after that i'd suggest an E45 moisturiser to replenish your skin which will have been very dried out by the tanning.
you are supposed to leave at least 48 hours between tanning sessions - that's where you went wrong. my friend is a dermatologist and recommends NEVER using sunbeds because of the greatly increased risk of skin cancers. may i heartily recommend johnson and johnson 'holiday skin' lotion which gradually builds a really nice, natural looking tan over a few days and leaves your skin feeling really smooth and moisturised - much better! you'll be fine - just quit the tanning!!
2007-02-24 09:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by soph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some Aloe on it - very good for soothing.
Wait for the burn to go away before you tan again.
Next time make it more gradual. Only go once every 2-3 days, and start with a lower time, like 10 minutes.
Once you get a good base tan, you should be able to go a little longer.
If your symptoms don't get better within a few days, you should see a doctor.
2007-02-24 17:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by Sweets 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You tanned for too long, and it ended up burning you. There really isn't anything you can do but just wait for the redness and bumps to go away. Aloe vera is a really good help, it just soothes the pain though, doesn't make it go away.
2007-02-24 17:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I have been there' its to much sun, there's nothing that's really help' so sorry but you can they aloe that kinda helps but am not going to lie not much you can do, keep lotion on so you don't dry out and peel, but give it 24 hours it will start feeling better and better after that. but don't let it scare ya, still tan... just only go in for about 9 Min's for alil while, just to be sure i would wipe down the bed before you get in it, just to make sure it wasn't the solution from there cleaning, but i am pretty sure its just over exposure' it can be bulbs where new, anything like that just keep moisturizing wait two or three days get back on that horse, just not so long, good luck I hope I helped atleast alil bit
2007-02-24 17:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by That girl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are a variety of over the counter treatments for sun burn. They are readily available in drug stores and grocery stores. Get some and apply asap. Just be glad you were wearing a swim suit (that is if you were, then just grin and "bare" it)
2007-02-24 17:47:10 · answer #5 · answered by bigjohn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try medicated burn cream, and tell the tanning salon their machine's on the fritz. Still, you should clear up in no time; if not, go see a doctor or a dermatologist.
2007-02-24 17:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by knight2001us 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neo Sporrin
2007-02-24 17:43:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best treatment for sunburn is Aloe Vera - If you can get it straight from the plant it's best, if not you can buy Aloe vera gel at any good drug store.
2007-02-24 17:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by Wendy F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay out of the tanning bed for a while.
2007-02-24 17:43:58 · answer #9 · answered by Bam Bam M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put aloe on it. aloe is the stuff u put on a sunburn. wear a turtleneck till it goes down. talk 2 ur mom or closest female friend. they will help u.
2007-02-24 17:45:00 · answer #10 · answered by Flutie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋