Me and my family went to the beach yesterday and my mother got sunburned VERY badly. She cant even sit down without feeling pain from sunburn. PLEASE she cant function like this. Whats the best way to soothe or get rid of the pain.
2007-07-13 02:38:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Aloe and cortizone for the skin will help.
However, bad sunburns can be *very* bad.
They are called "burns" for a reason, and follow the same scale of seriousness as a "traditional" burn, and can generally be treated the same.
If she blisters, DO NOT POP THEM!
In any case, if this is an all-over burn (more than 60% of her body), it is best to see a physician as soon as possible.
2007-07-13 03:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a cool (not cold) bath and some aloe vera gel...get her drunk and let her sleep...ok, well, maybe something to help her sleep through the next day or two...call a doc if its really bad, he could help with meds too, if it's bad enough...Good luck!
2007-07-13 09:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by suitablepenname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe vera and vinegar both work wonders. I put my aloe in the refrigerator it feels really good then..I also went to the beach yesterday and got burnt pretty bad..not fun:/
2007-07-13 09:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by miss.marky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some gels or lotions that are avalible at a pharmacy or drugstore that may help as well as some herbal remedies.Also, I always use ice in a bag on my neck, and that seems to work for me.
2007-07-13 09:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call a doctor...make sure she doesn't have sun poisoning....I've had it...I got a low grade fever...is her skin swollen???...you can also call a pharmacy...they can recommend something too....
good luck :)
2007-07-13 09:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by nemofish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋