I know Aloe is good but is there anything else? Here afew weeks ago I went to the pool and din't put sunblock on. I ended up with an awful burn, 2nd degree. Yesterday I also went to the pool. My first burn wasn't healed completly and then I got burnt again. I'm also going to the pool again on Friday. Anyway to keep me fom frying even worse would be most appreciated.
2007-08-02 07:35:07 · 31 answers · asked by ChicaRose 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I just had this problem myself. My sunburn was so bad I couldn't get dressed, sleep, or anything without being in severe pain. I went to the doctor and she gave me a cream meant for burns. It helped majorly! Go to your doctor ASAP and see if you can get a perscription. And next time wear tons of sunblock I learned my lesson :)
2007-08-02 07:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Besides the obvious: Stay inside, wear clothes, don't go swimming.....
Always use some sun screen or sun block. Aloe is great. There is also this item in the band-aid section it is called "2nd Skin". There are other brands/forms but I haven't used those. The "2nd Skin" I have used (2nd degree burn from a Harley). It is almost healed 100%. This stuff is awesome. It's a gel cover and you wear it on the burn. You can freeze it in the freezer so that when you go to use it, it is cool and soothing.
Even though your already burned you still need to use some sun screen/block to block further damage and aid your new skin in healing/growing.
2007-08-02 14:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by MONA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fresh aloe from the plant is better than store bought, also you could try using rubbing alchol i find it helped me a lot when i had a bad burn. Also if you start to blister peeling off the dead skin is fine a little at a time but make sure to disinfect the place where you peeled the skin off with neosporin. Baths are good too, cold ones feel great and you dont risk getting burned agaain :P
2007-08-02 14:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by XxDeadPassionxX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is an aloe burn gel with a pain killer in it, (bahama jack I believe) I guarantee it works. I had the worst burn and in alot of pain and had to stop and get some on the way back from vacation so I could drive back home. Use sun block next time, all these burns are a bad sign, skin cancer can start from burns!
2007-08-02 15:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by lady e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in pain, you absolutely must use this, you will love me for telling you about it:
Noxema cream
It costs about $8 and you can get it at any American drugstore like Walgreens, and most regular stores like grocery stores and WalMart. It has several ingredients I remember camphor, eucalyptus, menthol and a couple of other things. If your skin hurts, this will provide relief!
As far as healing afterwards, I'm not sure. But you should NOT be going back out into the sun! Wear loose gauzy white (or light) clothing and wait for it to heal. WebMD also has pages and pages of tips: http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=sunburn&sourceType=undefined
2007-08-03 16:01:42 · answer #5 · answered by djstocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soothing Rosemary-Oatmeal Sunburn Bath
Oatmeal relieves itching and irritation due to dryness, while black tea helps cool the body and draw the heat away.
1 cucumber
4 cups oatmeal
10 black tea bags
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
Puree cucumber in a blender and combine with other ingredients. Empty mixture into tub under a faucet of warm running water. Stay in bath for up to an hour. Use several times daily as needed.
just a recipe i got form ellegirl.com. try it!!
2007-08-02 14:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by Sam I Am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to wear something to cover the sunburn while out it the sun until it fully heals. If that isn't an option - use aloe still and a high SPF sunscreen when you are out in the sun until it heals.
2007-08-02 14:39:45 · answer #7 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey keep on putting Aloe and sunburn on when you're going outside no matter what.Try rubbing ice where it burns and take a cold bath.Try swimming when its a warm day but not sunny.Thats what I do.
2007-08-02 17:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by Simran K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That stinks! I'm Irish, so it takes me a while to get tan enough not to burn. Aloe is the best remedy. BananaBoat makes this green gel that works really well. I've heard that Noxzema works too. Good luck.
2007-08-02 14:45:10 · answer #9 · answered by nocareer44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak a cloth in some cider vinegar, and put it on the burn, it draws the heat out, so that it wont hurt, and then put some aloe on it. You can also, soak in half milk, half water, that takes away the burn and the heat from the burn, it also nourishes your skin.
2007-08-02 14:39:02 · answer #10 · answered by chelsea 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋