My husband is itching nonstop as his sunburn is healing. We have tried everything. Including, starch spray, cortizone cream,solarcane, aloevera lotion... everthing. And the itch will not go away. What can I do to stop this itch??
2007-06-25 16:44:45 · 9 answers · asked by Jennifer D 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Apply ice to numb it or apply constant pressure where the itch is occurring.
Whatever you do, don't scratch it! It will take longer to heal that way, and chances are, the itch will last longer.
2007-06-25 16:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by fruitfroggy 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Constant Itching
2016-10-02 12:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried rubbing it? The itching should only last about a day (maybe two) it will depend how bad the burn is. Try chilled aloe. Just put it in the freezer. Also try a cool shower. The coolness should sooth the burn and itch. The one remedy I have been told that helps the itch is vagisil. I have never put it on but I know someone who claims its good for the healing sunburn. The cucumber suggestion is also very good. Good luck.
2016-03-15 22:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds crazy but I doo this for my son who get really bad sunburn and my friend has started doing it too and swears by it!!! 1/4cup aloe gel (big bottle at wal-mart) 1/4 cup honey (helps heal and seal and disinfect) 1/4 cup sea or rock salt (baking isle next to regular salt sometimes cheaper) 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk. Mix it all together in a bowl and pour into tub of really warm bath water while it fills. Relax till it gets cool and put on your lotion or knin oils as usual. Add a few drops of essetial oil for a special treat. Sounds messy right? Works for just really dry skin as well. Too, you should moisturize throughout the day with your favorite lotion or the aloe gel.
2007-06-25 17:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by MJ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try brewing some regular tea and placing cloths soaked in it on the burn. It helped when I was sunburned as a child.
2007-06-25 16:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jane D 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
cover the burnt area in paraffin wax after cleaning and removing any burst blisters - these are just sites of infection and will take longer to heal. wash and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.
paraffin creates a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain as it protects sensitised nerves. the paraffin imitates the natural oils secreted by the skin. skin cells are better able to multiply and regenerate with this treatment. pain is also helped. make sure you buy plenty of this paraffin - as the burn heals switch to aqueous cream bp.
an anti histamine will help as well!
http://www.doorone.com.au/xGS-Aqueous_Cream~NS-1~linkin_id-8009837
http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-craig-paraffin-400g-p-1831.html
http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/solugel-wound-dressing-100g-p-582.html
hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area
email if you still have questions - send photos - at least three please
2007-06-25 23:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Aloe Vera, it cools and soothes the pain and itch. Use it straight from a plant or try to purchase straight aloe vera gel without alcohol in it.
2007-06-28 19:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by blazergirlblazergirl 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
did you try some anti-itch cream? or maybe you could do some aloe vera GEL, not lotion or creme. the gel is much more soothing.
well, i hope it heals up!
happy to help!
2007-06-25 16:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by LA Stopsign 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THERE ARE GELS THAT CONTAIN BOTH ALOE VERA AS WELL AS LIDOCAINE...THE LIDOCAINE HELPS SUPPRESS ITCH AND PAIN
(IT'S A NUMBING MEDICATION WE USE IN THE MEDICAL FIELD)
2007-06-25 16:59:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
baking soda mixed with water to make a paiste
2007-06-29 06:47:41 · answer #10 · answered by still_waters07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋