i went to a cubs game and sat on the bleachers, i got a sunburn and im starting to peel. how long does it take for the peeling to go away???
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it depends on how deep the burn is. it could take a few days or a few weeks. the peeling is the dead skin coming off as new skin grows in, so be glad for the peeling. when the peeling stops, it's healed.
235669
You could be experiencing the early onset of dehydration, caused by being in the sun. Early symptoms include fatigue and weakness. Make sure you drink lots of water before and during the game and stay in the shade (in the dugout!) as much as possible.
527631
Its likely that you had some infection under the scab.  Keep eating and drinking and it will fade...;
169010
don't use tanning lotion the first time..and only go in for like 10 min. then if you can stay in that long with out burning..you can use lotion. also only go like every other day..ppl who go everyday are asking for cancer. and you should try the hemp-ology lotion it works really well...gives you a nice realistic looking tan :)
210000
Noxema works great! Feels good on a sunburn, and heals it quickly! ...Don't rub it in, just lather it on and let the skin soak it up.
518966
because of the sun rays, to get back to normal just stay indoors and put on sunscreen lotion for protection. cheers
440043
It stings much like you scaled yourself with very hot water.  It really is a dumb idea to allow yourself to get a sunburn. Very light skinned people really should avoid the sun altogether.   Since my family came from the Artic Circle, we are especially vulnerable.
23077
DO NOT GET SUNLIGHT ON THESE SCARS!!! It wil make them more difficult to remove.  Before spending money at the dermatologist try some of the microdermabrasion products on the market.  Check the nutrition section at Whole Foods Market or other health store first for a product that has a rough texture and uses it faithfullly on a weekly basis.  This worked for me.  Good luck.
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I'm an expert at this.  I agree with getting some sun - it does help - not too much - 15 minutes or so.  The next thing is apply rubbing alcohol or 2.5% salicylic acid astringent-alcohol mix 50/50% every hour or two with some oxy 10 rubbed in.  It can still take a couple of days depending on size.  Don't mess with it or it will swell - swelling can take longer to go down.  If there is a white head, lance with a needle, gently drain.  Continue the astringent/oxy 10 but reduce to a few times a day after a day or so to prevent overdrying or irritation.  Use makeup for the big event if needed.
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White vinegar will dry out the skin.  A sunburn is damaged skin, not tanned skin.  A sunburn is an injury.  The last thing you want to do is re-expose the skin to more sun again....   Are you nuts?  You have to protect this injury and you shouldn't reexpose it to more of the same damage again.\n\nYou need pain relief on the skin itself to cool it, and then medication inside you to take the edge off the pain (Tylenol is best.  Aspirin can cause more bleeding problems under the skin.)  \n\nOnce the pain is diminished only then can you revert back to using Aloe Vera.  Aloe Vera doesn't always work on an injury, it's an old time folk remedy that continues to be popular even though there are much better methods for dealing with a skin damage.  Aloe Vera tends to leave a sticky layer on the skin that adheres like a glue, and other than a few vitamins in the Aloe, it doesn't really have the healing properties you need.  \n\nGo get a sunburn relief product instead to cool and extinguish the pain, take the tylennol and make an appointment to see your doctor if the burn is extensive.  Leaving a sunburn to heal on it's own can be a real mistake, especially if there are blisters under the burn - that is a classic sign of severe damage. If those open blisters break open you will have tissue damage that will leave a horrible scar.   You have to treat a sunburn as if it was a burn from an open flame.  Again, this is skin damage, an injury that can become infected.  Get medical attention if my advice. \n\nSkip the wedding or cover your sunburn from all light.  Protect your skin.
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if you want a really nice tan you have to be prepared to work at it,\nThe first time you go in the sun not more the ten mins.\nCome in and right away take a cool bath to cool down the skin fast, then wait another twenty mins,\nGo back out, and repeat the process this time staying out twenty  mins\nDo this a few times the first day. then you should be able to stay as long as you want without burning.\nEnjoy your summer
659000
Banana Boat make a great lotion called aloe after sun. It is really good. If sun burned, try dabbing cold wet tea bags (lipton tea works the best) on the burned area. The sooner you use the bags, the better it works after a long day in the sun. I learned this from an Herbalist, it worked good for me. Easied the pain and limited the peeling after word....
648395
try an all natural sunblock -- here is a recipe if ya wanna try.  I would have thought a baby sunblock woulda had less irritants....good luck
441734
lol okay . it happend to me b4 .. and nothing seemed to get it off .. it will go off tom tho ..... i used to wait till teh next day .. alcohol or nail polish remover wont do it ... what will do it is when ur first layer dead skin cells get replaced .... :) it happened to me aot ..and it went off teh next day... after a warm shower
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I get an itch dry red rash on my back from tanning beds. Try laying on your side or switch to a stand up bed. Stand up beds are awesome and take 1/2 the time.\nThey wash that plastic and it is supposed to be sterile but I am sure there are oils and residue left behind and that effects people with sensitive skin.
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It depends on your antibody, I think. In my case, for the first time I had my food alergy rash and got it treated, it still took me 4 days to get my 'baloon' face back to it's normal size. But the second time, it took me only 1 day. \nBTW, it's faster to take a shoot than taking pills to treat the food alergy thingy. Hope this info could help u, even a bit!
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yes\nthe water actually magnifies the suns rays so you get burnt worse more times then not.\nit is important to wear a high factor sun screen that is waterproof and reapply every 2 hours.