Sunburn.?


Question:
I was outside for about 5 hours today voluenteering and I got a sunburn. I put an aloe based lotion on it and continue to do so, I took an adivil and tried a cold compress. I'm 14 years old. Does anyone have any other suggestions. Its a fairly mild sunburn on my legs and arms, but it still hurts.

Answers:
When I get a bad sunburn (which is often) I mix equal parts of cool water and milk in a bowl, dampen a cloth with the liquid and put the cloth on my burn. The milk works to help heal the burn faster, as well as bring down the stinging feeling; milk in general is good for your skin.
Although make sure you do it late at night or early in the morning so you'll have a chance to have a shower before the next time you leave the house...because the milk can end up smelling kinda sour lol...but it's worth it hehe
vinger on a wash cloth will take the sting away
lots and lots of cold natural yoghurt. gently apply it to your skin but dont rub it in. just let it sit on your skin for an hour or so while you are relaxing or sleeping. a bit messy but effective.
You're doing everything right. The advil and cold compress should take away the swelling and some of the pain. The aloe will also help with pain and can reduce the severity of the burn aftereffects. Drink plenty of water to replenish the fluid you lost in the sun today.
In addition to hydrating yourself, use Noxzema, this cools your skin and helps prevent it from drying out and peeling ('cuz that grosses ppl out, lol). Use the original formula stuff, not the stuff with the scrubbing beads because that will just make it more painful. With this, you don't have to worry as much as far as sticking to your sheets as with the aloe.
vinegar takes the burn out and lotion will help it heel
More Questions & Answers...
  • My Anke Hurts! HELP!?
  • What happens when a bee stings you?
  • Welt from dog bite?
  • I sprained my ankle and i want to know how severe it is.?
  • Over active bladder?
  • WHY? I HAVE HUGE PAIN IN MY HIP, its getting worse!?
  • We smoked some Viagra. Now What?
  • I quit smoking!?
  • Have this headache that is still going on?
  • The consumer health information on youqa.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
    The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
    Copyright © 2007 YouQA.com -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

    Health Resources