2007-05-05 11:29:26 · 17 answers · asked by SecretAgentLegs 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
The itching is often caused by a dramatic histamine reation.
It means you have sun-burned pretty badly! (and deeply, too)
A simple over the counter anti-histamine (as in allergy pills) will help significantly to reduce the uncomfortable itching sensation.
Lotions will help (as long as they are non-alcohol based) to keep the skin from further dehydrating, and give you time to heal.
Aloe (from the Aloe Vera plant) will also help with the uncomfortable burning sensation.
2007-05-05 11:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by Happy Helper 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When I get sunburned on my back, chest or legs I soak a towel in cool water and lay it on me. It relieves the burning and itching. If you have ever been in a burn unit they keep some patients in a tub of water to relieve the pain.
2007-05-05 18:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jimmy P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oatmeal bath is soothing to the skin- use warm not hot water. Pat skin dry, no rubbing!!!!! and apply aloe with vitamin e. And drink plenty of water! When you roast yourself a bit too long you lose fluids and need to replace them.
2007-05-05 18:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe gel feels the best when I burn, it soothes the skin and should help with the itching. When it hurts apple cider vinegar on it can help take the "sting" out.
2007-05-05 18:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by brainstewie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a bottle of pure aloe gel. Keep it on hand for ALLL burns. It works great. Whenever I've burned myself on my curling iron, I get the bottle, saturate it w/the gel, takes the burn away immediately & does not blister up, form a scab, it just disappears & leaves no sign of a burn period. Can't beat it.
2007-05-05 18:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by Sue C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stinks, but a solution of 1/2 water and 1/2 white viniger works great. Orally? Benedryl.
2007-05-05 18:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Put Crisco all over your body and stay outside from sunup to sundown . . . preferably at the beach . . .wearing as little clothing as possible . . .
Junipero guarantee you get best sunburn ever . . . itching should start a day or two later.
Hope this helps!
2007-05-05 18:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Aloevera plant
2007-05-05 18:31:55 · answer #8 · answered by ~Crystal~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noxzima skin cream! It has a cooling effect and conditions the skin at the same time.
2007-05-05 18:33:33 · answer #9 · answered by CMColeman 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
aloe vera cream seems to stop itching and burning and will stop peeling.
2007-05-05 18:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by greenheadchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋