i got sun burned and now my back is starting to peel. what remedy can i do and how long would my skin peel?
471401
vinegar is good.  so is aloe vera.  I'm not sure how long it will take.  Don't bathe in hot water.  Not only will it hurt, but it will make things worse.
350541
When the sun burns skin, the top layer of dead skin cells flake off, thus the peeling.
213030
maybe u can try to use a small towel, sink in hot water and then dry it and put on ur back few minutes....
420282
My parents always put vinegar on my sunburns when I was a kid, but if you don't want to do that get some sunburn gel at a store where all the tanning lotions are at.  Will even prevent peeling
573116
Well, I don't know the severity of your sunburn...but let me tell you that when I was in high school, I had gotten a sunburn so bad that it was considered a very bad 2nd degree.  I was in misery and had to go to the doctor to get some special cream to put on it.  So if it is that bad please go to the doctor immediately.  Also, small blisters can turn into really big blisters overnight.  So keep a good watch on your skin for blisters.  Also, do not shower in very warm water while you are burnt, as this will worsen the burn as well as the pain.  I also recommend that you use PhysoHex or PhysoDerm soap on the area instead of regular soap when you wash.  There are many types of lotions and sprays out there that help with the pain such as solarcaine.  Aloe is very good for putting the hydration back into the skin, but make sure your skin is dry before applying as wetness on top of the skin with the aloe over it makes blistering worse.\n\nBest of luck to you!!
778433
get some vitamin e gel capsules and pop them, squeezing out the stuff inside onto the burn...if you must cover it to sleep, do so with something soft, stretchy and breathable...but keep a good layer of the gel on there to hydrate the skin well....
941411
buy a leaf of alo-vera and rub on burn serveral times a day\ntry not to cover for long periods of time.
1082926
What are you doing waiting for answers here,get in the car and get to the docs. it may be more than a sun burn GO NOW!!!!!!
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
1157448
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....
1058743
Use olive oil instead of body lotion ,u will get tan few times faster then with normal cream.But dont do it if its a stong sun,cos u wud get burn,be carefull.
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Homemade Sunburn Relief Recipes\n\nSun Burn Lotion \n8 ounces non-medicated lotion\n5 drops clove oil\n5 drops peppermint oil\n2-4 teaspoons powdered Comfrey Root\n2-4 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel\n\nMix together thoroughly in a bowl. Chill, if desired. \n\nHINT: Amounts of Comfrey Root or Aloe Vera gel may be increased, but do not increase the amounts of clove or peppermint oils, as they may cause skin irritation. \n\n\nCucumber Sunburn Lotion\n1 cucumber - chopped\n1/4 cup Glycerin\n1/4/ cup Rose-water\n\nSqueeze juice out of the cucumber with a lemon-squeezer, and mix with Glycerin and Rose-water.\n\n\nSunburn Soothing Bath\n2-4 cups *Colloidal (not regular) oatmeal\n1/2 to 1 cup baking soda\n1-2 cups powdered Chamomile flowers\n1 cup buttermilk, optional\n\nAdd all ingredients to bath water, or wrap in cheesecloth and tie to the faucet for adding aroma.\n\n\nSunburn Mist \n\n2 fluid ounces of distilled water\n9 drops of lavender\n2 drops of peppermint\n1 drop of spearmint\n\nMix all, then mist lightly over sun-burned skin.\n\n\nVarious Natural-Home Made Remedies\n\n1. Apply undiluted apple cider vinegar to sunburn. \n2. Mix 10 ounces Non-fat Dry Milk, 2 tablespoons salt and 25 ounces water. Saturate cloth and apply to sunburn 20 minutes. \n3. Apply mayonnaise as a skin cream to sunburn.\n4. Use Aloe plant, or pure aloe vera gel. \n5. Apply peanut oil to sun-burned area(s).\n6. Apply thin slices of cold cucumbers, apples, or potato directly to the skin.\n7. Apply cold, plain yogurt, then rinse with cool water. \n8. Apply cold, used tea bags to sun-burned eyelids to relieve pain and swelling.
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Have you tried wiping it with alcohol pads? Plain old alcohol is really good when it comes to cutting the grease on ones skin. I would recommend taking a hot shower to open up all your pores and then have someone help you by wiping your back with a cotton ball and alcohol which will clean the skin even better and close the pores along with drying up the oils. Sunshine is also good but not to much and not during the hotest hours of the day since you could damage your skin by getting burnt. My mother in law told me once she used lemon on her skin when she had pimples and that they went away. Watch your diet too and use something to scrub your back good when bathing.
192226
go to the dermatologist. he/she will burn it off.
1028599
aloe will work for temporary...call ur doc and tell em u need a scrip for a cream called silvadine.....u can look it up i got burnt on my arm second degree from an oven and my nephew got sunburned with water blisters...and they prescribed us both the same thing...it goes on and stays on aloe stops working in like 30 minutes...and stay cool.
608529
I would try aloe. There are products in the baby aisle used to treat the same problem and would work for adults as well.\n Otherwise you just have to wait it out and stay out of the sun.
982468
You can apply Aloe Vera (good for burning) or any remedies for skin burning (from too much sun bathing) or apply the white egg on the burned area it will help for a bit, let your hands all coverd by the white eggs.