Sunburn Question

[dogzr#1]

I am just wondering if there is anything that will help heal sunburn more quickly and possibly reduce the pain. I got really sunburned because we went to Schliterbahn (waterpark at the beach) yesterday and we stayed until 6. My arms HURT like crazy and so does my back. Any help would be apreciated.

[Maresche]

Aloe Vera gel or a lotion with Aloe Vera in it will be your best bet. It is carried at just about any drug store, especially this time of year. Put it on liberally and often to rehydrate the skin and lessen the pain.

Try to avoid any lotions with alcohol in them as they will dry out your skin even faster.

[shihtzulover850]

Aloe vera is best. Because I have naturally tan skin I get very dark but don't burn. Once when I was younger I did burn though and the aloe vera was best!

[dogzr#1]

ok thanks. i'll ask my mom to take me to the store when she gets home from work.

[k9krazee]

Run it under cold water!!! In my first aid class and they said that sunburns continue to burn under the skin, thats why they hurt so bad, so run your arms under cold water and the burning will stop a lot sooner than just applying lotion overtop. Just a thought

[BOBS DAD]

I say "hit yourself in the toe" with a really big hammer. Hit it really hard and you will forget all about your sunburn. LOL... just kidding - hope the sting goes away soon!!!

[elizabethann]

asprin may help with the pain/sting of a sunburn.

i get sunburned if i don't wear a high spf - totally sucks.

as gross as this is, i avoid showers for about 4-5 days. if i take a shower, my burn starts to itch really bad (like i got sun poisoning). so i just wait for the burn to heal a bit and then it doesn't itch.

most of they time i just put on a high spf, but there are times i just forget.

if i don't get skin cancer in my lifetime, i will be very surprised and very lucky.

being white as a ghost can stink sometime.

good luck.