Can any one suggest something to help really bad sunburn?
Question:
aftersun isnt doing anything..
anyone suggest any lotions?
Answers:
For sunburn, you should use Aloe Vera gel to soothe the pain, but you can use Calamine lotion or Hydrocortisone cream over-the-counter to alleviate the inflammation and redness. Apply at least two to three times a day until redness and inflammation dissipates/improves. If it's an oozing sore, I would stay away from Benadryl cream and go to the physician immediately. If you don't see the symptoms getting better in 3 to 5 days, make an appt to see your dermatologist.
Make sure to use sunscreen from now on. I recommend SPF 30 at a minimum and wear lighter colored shirts, since darker colors attract the heat of the sunlight. And of course, if the topical agents don't help with the pain, you can take tylenol or motrin to alleviate the pain.I get this question all the time at the pharmacy.
Other Answers:
White Vinegar. It lightens up the red and takes away the sting. It smells bad but it really works!
Aloe Vera helps me. aloe - gel or lotion
aloe vera gel and lots of lotion, unscented of course
Aloe Vera! :)
palmer's cocoa butter..or vichey after sun lotion both work like a charm Aloe Vera
Try putting aloe vera lotion on the affected areas. If you don't have that just use cream and don't peel it. You should be getting better in a few days. Hope your day in the sun was worth the burn.
aloe vera gel-put it in the frig or freezer for a bit to make it cooler.
try aloh vera Aloe Vera
Aloe is the best thing for a sunburn.
It's soothing and it helps the healing process.
I hope you feel better soon!
Aloe Vera! It feels really good, and it naturally heals the skin because it comes from a plant. You should really try it, it workes great! Bactine. White bottle, green label, get it over the counter at Walgreens or CVS.
Some cold water on face, then aloe
Pepto-Bismol.Yes, the pink stuff.Takes the sting away instantly!
aloe or white vinegar (yes that really does work). Also try taking some aspirin or ibuprophren. Not Tylenol. That won't help. Aloe vera, or anything that will allow your skin to breathe and keep cool.
Rub the burn with a cut tomato, it is so soothing.
I would say aloe lotion it worked the best for me, plus it stops it from hurting when you put clothes on.
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The last time I had a sun burn it worked!
aloe vera and prayer (jk) Aloe Vera! A lot of Aloe Vera!
Try a lukewarm bath with tea bags in it. 10-12 should do the trick. Let the bags steep for 5 minutes or so then get in and take a good soak. Afterwards spray some solarcaine with aloe on. Make sure it dries before putting a shirt on because it hurts if you have to peel it off your skin.
All the best
Apply an aloe-based gel to skin, then a cold compress to reduce swelling and redness.
Vitamin E gel works well or Aloe Vera
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