I was just at marching camp and got really burned during the 4 days. Now it has been a few days and i'm not peeling. It is turnig tan. Is this uncommon. also this is not the first time it has happened.
2007-09-01 18:25:34 · 5 answers · asked by Aaron S 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
The level of the sunburn (skin damage/level of burn) dictates whether or not the burn is bad enough the skin dies and peels off.
It is best that the skin does not peel.
It is now proven that each time you get a severe enough sun burn that you peel, your risk of future skin cancer increases.
I would highly recommend using sun screen in the future!
I know when you are younger you do not think of the skin problems sun burns causes 10-30 years later but it does eventually catch up with you.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-09-02 13:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if you're not peeling, you didn't burn that badly. You are one lucky dude if it's turning to tan. You just have more pigment in your skin than I do. I once stood in the shade, beside a swimming pool, sunscreened twice, and still ended up with a good sunburn. Oh, I forgot--I wore a hat and sunglasses.
TX mom
2007-09-07 16:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your one of those lucky people who just dont peel, you just tan and thats a good thing!!!
2007-09-03 14:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by jmada05 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its good that the skin doesnt peel. peeling of the skin means that it is dead.. and yeah, simple answer.. and I hope it helped!
2007-09-08 04:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by illusion2088 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is very common. dont worry it is normal and you're not an alien! :)
2007-09-01 21:21:57 · answer #5 · answered by corpsmanlove1! 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋