sun burn is making my skin pain....wat shall i do?
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Use Aloe vera gel, it comes in both Menthol and in regular. It will speed up the healing process and take away the burning sensation. To help ease the discomfort I would recommend using a lidocain spray such as "solarcaine" it's available in the same aisle as the aloe vera gel in most stores. You can also take acetominophen (Tylenol) if you are not allergic to it to help with the pain. - Hope you feel better soon and great question!- James
824112
1st off i am jealous of you that you have a sunburn in november an 2nd try some aloe vera gel. it sooths teh burn and helps to clear it too. or use noxzema
594644
Well whenever I get a sunburn I put that aloe on it, it helps the pain and prolly the itching too =]
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Honest to God this works. My sisters and I do this all the time.\n\nGo to bed with a wet towel on the sunburn. Not "soaking wet" but enough that it keeps the burned area moist. if you keep it on all night, when you wake up the next morning, the burn should be either gone or greatly reduced.\n\nWhy? you are keeping the burned area moist, so it doesn't dry out. That is what makes it hurt so much, because not only is it burned but the skin is dry. This also takes the heat out of the burn. If you want to put on sunburn gel, you can do that too to take the pain away, but the wet towel will do that too. \n\nI swear this works. Good luck!!\n\nI am certified in first aid, and you do not want to put moisurizer on a burn. that's worst thing to do. It is very thick and the layer of oil holds in the heat, and it will make you hurt worse.
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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.
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I'd say it depends on how badly burnt you got.  Get some aloe vera gel to cool the skin and and help it heal.  then get wheatgerm oil to rehydrate the skin.
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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!!
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get an aloe plant, or aloe plant cream. If you get the plant, which i recommend for the future, cut offone of the top branches, cut it in half, then rub the juces on your skin. This stuff is awsome for all skin problems.
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Take a pain killer and a coolish bath.  Do you have Noxzema or even calamine lotion?  Perhaps a little baking soda/water paste will help.
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Use aloe vera gel and stay out of the sun. It'll take a few days if it is a severe sunburn.
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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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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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Peeling skin from a sunburn is the body's natural way of ridding itself of dead or damaged skin.  The skin underneath is going to be a healthier batch that needs the lotion or aloe vera.  If you've started peeling, just gently remove the skin and apply lotion or aloe.  This is probably the healthiest way to allow your skin to heal.
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my little sister has the same problem. we joke shes immune to sun screen. theres nothing you really can do. you just have to accept you for who you are.....or try putting on sun tan lotion and then some sunscreen on....but wait until all the old burns have peeled off that way it doesnt look bad.
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First of all don't use a sun bed, they emit the same amound of UV rays as the midday sun! I find that aloe vera is great for itchy skin and sunburn. You can buy aloe vera gel at health food shops or better yet buy an aloe vera plant and break off parts of the plant and rub it on.
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Sunburn\nHome Treatment\n\nHome treatment measures may provide some relief from a mild sunburn.:\n\n    *  Use cool cloths on sunburned areas.\n    * Take frequent cool showers or baths.\n    * Apply soothing lotions that contain aloe vera to sunburned areas. Topical steroids (such as 1% hydrocortisone cream) may also help with sunburn pain and swelling. Note: Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to.\n\nA sunburn can cause a mild fever and a headache. Lie down in a cool, quiet room to relieve the headache. A headache may be caused by dehydration, so drinking fluids may help. For more information, see the topic Dehydration.\n\nThere is little you can do to stop skin from peeling after a sunburn—it is part of the healing process. Lotion may help relieve the itching.\n\nOther home treatment measures, such as chamomile, may help relieve your sunburn symptoms.\nMedicine you can buy without a prescription Try an over-the-counter medicine to help treat your pain or fever:\n\n    * Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol\n    * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs):\n           Ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin\n           Naproxen, such as Aleve or Naprosyn\n           Ketoprofen, such as Actron or Orudis\n    * Aspirin, such as Bayer or Ecotrin\n\nSafety tips Be sure to follow these safety tips when you use an over-the-counter medicine:\n\n    * Carefully read and follow all directions on the medicine bottle and box.\n    * Do not use more than the recommended dose.\n    * Do not take a medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.\n    * If you have been told to avoid a medicine, call your doctor before you take it.\n    * If you are or could be pregnant, call your doctor before you take any medicine.\n    * Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 20 unless your doctor tells you to
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i found this article.. hope this can help:\n\nTreating a sunburn quickly and with healing ingredients is important to help reduce the damage and to protect against further damage. \n\nHealing Sunburn Treatments \n\nAloe Vera Gel \nFor sunburn there is nothing better than aloe vera gel; it is antibacterial and deeply healing for burns in part because of aloectin B, which stimulates the immune system. Aloe vera gel is used in hospitals for burn victims. Aloe Vera comes from the aloe vera plant, and the gel may be squeezed from its leaves, or you can buy pure aloe vera gel as a product in most health food stores. \n\nVitamin E Cream\nOne of the antioxidants, vitamin E creams, ointments and oils, can help heal sunburn damage and shorten its effects. \n\nIncrease Your Vitamin C \nAnother antioxidant, increasing your vitamin C intake while sunburned will help you heal. \n\nBlack Tea Sunburn Soother \nThe tannins in cool black tea will help sooth a sunburn. \n\nBaking Soda Bath\nHave a cool bath to which 1/2 a cup of baking soda has been added. \n\nCalendula Creams\nCalendula is one of the most healing plants. The flowers are emollient, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral. They are immune system stimulants and rich in carotenoids. Look in your health food store for calendula creams and ointments. \n\nAvoid Petroleum jelly, as it will hold in the heat. \n\n..and oh, drink lots of water!