How do I soothe raw nerve ending pain, after a severe sunburn?

Question

Recently I recieved a fairly severe sunburn. I am very fair with freckles. The burn was definate 2nd degree. Past red, it was purple and completely blistered. The tops of my back and shoulders recieved the worst level of burn. Now that the skin has healed I have had severe pain like raw nerve endings. It's a itchy, burning, shooting, intense pain. I haven't slept much for a week because it seems to be getting worse.

I have tried nearly everything in my house. The later it is in the evening, it seems to get worse. Also any stimulation makes it worse. The worst part is it gets so itchy and the more I itch it, the more unbearably itchy it gets.

Does anyone have any suggestions to soothe the pain and itching? Also, does anyone know about how long this irritation might last?

didn't even think about the oragel. Thanks

Answer 1

Try using NOXZEMA medicated cream. It is an old, old product used by women for years to remove make up. It is found in the health and beauty section of the department or drug store, and it comes in a deep cobalt blue colored jar with a lighter blue lid. It is a strong-smelling white cream.

The reason this works for even severe sunburns is that it contains camphor and actually REDUCES SKIN TEMPERATURE ON CONTACT.

If that doesn't help you, try Oral-Gel. It is a toothache remedy. You'd have to use a lot of it, but it works by numbing the area (usually the tooth area, but I've used it on other skin areas for years).

Have you seen your doctor or health care provider? They may prescribe a prescription cream for pain relief.

I feel for you... I hope I've helped.

Answer 2

First of all tell your husband to leave your damaged skin alone. It's not good to remove skin like that. It will fall off after it has completely died and not until then. When you pull it off your just leaving a lot of raw skin open to infection. Try some Noxema to see if that will help. Just try a small area first to make sure it won't irritate you. It cools your skin which helps you to be more comfortable. You'll need to use an antibiotic cream to keep you from getting an infection. If it's in an area where you can wrap it with a gauze roll or pad then do it. Stay out of the sun until new skin has grown over the raw areas. You might want to go see a doctor. Hope you heal real soon. Next time your husband decides to play doctor tell him to get a degree first or leave you alone. Good luck and happy healing.

Answer 3

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How do I soothe raw nerve ending pain, after a severe sunburn?
Recently I recieved a fairly severe sunburn. I am very fair with freckles. The burn was definate 2nd degree. Past red, it was purple and completely blistered. The tops of my back and shoulders recieved the worst level of burn. Now that the skin has healed I have had severe pain like raw nerve...

Answer 4

First of all, it must be difficult to be in this sort of pain. I'm not sure what's going on with your skin/nerves etc., but you should not have to suffer to this degree. I would advise getting yourself to the doctor as soon as possible to get this looked at, as well as to get something to relieve the pain. Most likely, it will require both something topical and some sort of pain-killer or anti-inflammatory that you take orally. In the meantime, you could try some over the counter pain relief such as Tylenol to take the edge off (assuming you don't have any problems with this medication).

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Answer 6

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