Does your skin suppose to pill after getting sunburned???
350541
When the sun burns skin, the top layer of dead skin cells flake off, thus the peeling.
1062155
Rest, tylenol for the pain, benadry/caladry for the itching and dont scratch. It will leave big scars all over you. Good luck! Stay out of the sun, will make the breakout worse. Aveeno baths help also. I thought it was bad when I got them at the age of 12.
402966
Some help maybe... I would definately recommend seeing your doc about this, but I might suggest that you ask if this could be a side effect of taking birth control pills or any other prescriptions that might contain hormones (that is if you are). I at one point had bruise like markings on my shins and top of my feet. It started with one bigger marking that grew and my doctor at the time swore that I had bumped my shin and it was a bruise. A month later I had about 5 of them and they were growing or becoming more oblong. I finally got referred to a skin doctor, and we found out that I had an allergic reaction to a hormone in my birth control I was taking. I stopped taking the pills and the bruise like markings went away. Hope I am not way off base on this one by suggesting birth control or maybe any drugs that contain hormones in them, but go see your doctor. -Ve
948800
If you are a woman (sorry, guys) looking for a way to reduce breakouts, you might want to discuss your skin problems with your gynecologist instead of your dermatologist. The FDA has approved low-dosage birth-control pills (Ortho Tri-Cyclen and generic norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) for use in the treatment of acne. In Canada, Diane-35, a combination of cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol is approved for the treatment of acne (Source: Skin Therapy Letter, 1999, volume 4, number 4). Depending on your lifestyle and medical history, you could solve two problems with one prescription. \n\nHow does the birth-control pill work on acne? Increased oil production can be caused by the body's androgen (male hormone) production, which can be highest just before menstruation starts. It appears that low-dosage birth-control pills can decrease the presence of excess androgens, thereby decreasing breakouts. They work particularly well when used in conjunction with other therapies such as topical antibacterial agents or tretinoins (Source: Skin Therapy Letter, February 2001, pages 1–3). For a lot of women this is no surprise. Many have noticed an improvement in their skin after they started taking birth-control pills. \n\nAccording to a double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in Fertility and Sterility (September 2001, pages 461–468), other "low-dose birth-control pills can be an effective and safe treatment for moderate acne." The double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial found that the birth-control pill containing levonorgestrel (Alesse®) reduced the appearance of acne. \n\nLow-dose oral contraceptives also result in a low occurrence of estrogen-related side effects like nausea, headaches, and breast tenderness, in addition to low, if any, weight gain (Source: Medscape press release, September 7, 2001). \n\nIs taking birth-control pills to control acne right for you? There are risks associated with taking birth-control pills, and these should be taken into account before you make a final decision. These risks include increased chances of heart attack, strokes, blood clots, and breast cancer (and these are compounded if you smoke), not to mention possible side effects such as vaginal bleeding, fluid retention, melasma (dark-brown skin patches), and depression. All that may not be a worthwhile trade-off for clear skin. But if you are already using (or considering) the pill for birth control, this remedy may be worth looking into.
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If you put on some aloe vera it'll help with the burning, itching, etc. sensations. I have this green kind that's a mix between sunscreen/aloe vera. It'll also be good if you wear it everytime you go out in the sun! :]
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Yes, I've had an African-American friend or two actually get sunburnt (long story short, they were students I knew back when I was in high school and in college, respectively).  It gets ugly when it happens though because the extra melanin means that there's resistance to it until it gets *nasty* bad.\n\nAs in the fellow in high school nearly got sunstroke and had to spend some time with bandages on from first and second degree burns from the UV....and my lady friend in college, though hers wasn't as severe, she still had to see a doctor for it because the skin under the burn was really causing her problems (pain, irritation, and healing back in lighter than the rest of her face).\n\nMoral of the story, politically incorrect though it is: sometimes having extra resistance to sun exposure can be a VERY bad thing.
955154
Sometimes doctors prescribe birth control pills to women that suffer from acne. It has to do with the hormone levels in the birth control pills. I would recommend it only if you are of a certain age: these hormones will not only affect your skin but possibly other parts of your body too.
698889
Yes the dosage comes from the pills, the placebos are used to space them out correctly as this would be difficult unless you just take on everyday.
529101
Dermal creams have no dosage.  You just rub it on and try not to wash it off.\n\nI would consult your doctor on this because oral progesterone has many side effects especially during withdrawl.\n\nIs this a remedy with sufficient scientific evidence to back up it's claims?  Ask a gynecologist or dermatologist.
1010325
Yes... I have dark skin as well... and it is harder to burn but we can... so sunscreen can help... but since you are already burned try putting some aloe on
504083
I have taken it for two months straight (I have just stopped this month because my bf went abroad)- I have had no skin darkening whatsoever. Just do not expose yourself too much to sun if it is true. I have never heard about that before, and so far, yasmin went well for me. It's better than the other pill I have taken, although it is kinda expensive. I had lesser pimples too and did not particularly gain weight. Actually for me, my skin got better. If others have experienced otherwise, then I guess the effect depends from person to person.
13409
Yep.  It's like the first time that you took them, you gained a little weight probably, and your period was a little messed up.  The pills make some changes in your body, and now your body is trying to get back to the way that it was before you were on the birth control.  If you keep spotting then you may want to see a GYNO just to get things checked out.  Good Luck!
431964
I get sun rash really easy.  So what I do is get an SPF 50 or higher, and use that before I go out.  It keeps my rash to a minimum.  But if I don't use sunblock I usually use Noxema to calm my overheating skin down.  I try to stay outta the sun and wear long sleeves.
582011
wow!  that totally depends on the pills!!!!!\n\nask your doctor!!!!!
825015
My long term medication says that too, and I too am pale, the medicine made me extra-sensitive to sun and i got a burn in august and I still have the tan from it on the tops of my legs and my chest.\nSo my advice is dont go atall, or if you do only go for a litte bit.
1040439
spotting it normal.\nyou're probably stressed bout the trip.\nDon't worry it's completely normal w/ the pill. it shouldn't last long at all
893367
Depends on the type of birth control they have you on. Some of the placebos have iron in them as a supplement. Otherwise, the placebo pills are just that: a placebo, which is a big word for sugar pill. The reason they are there is to help you stay on a schedule so you don't forget to start the next pack when you need to. \nBirth control should actually HELP with acne, not cause more. Some may cause you to gain weight, but there are so many different types of birth control now that if you don't like the side effects of one, talk to your doctor. He/she can help you get one that works great for your body chemistry.