Sunburnt

[Nixy]

WHY do I never learn?? I was outside all day yesterday and it was fairly cloudy for most of the day so I was like "Cool, I won't get burnt" and even though I had SPF30 in my bag I didn't put any on until AFTER I started to feel the burn. UGH, I should know better, my shoulders ALWAYS burn...if I'm not wearing sleeves I should ALWAYS wear sunscreen. But nooooo I just had to forego the sunscreen to try to even out my farmer's tan and now I'm paying for it. The killer is I had a bra and tank top on that crossed at the back, so now I have to wear the crossed bra all the time until the burn heals because the straps from a regular bra would sit right on the worst part of the burn...UGH! You'd think I'd know better!

 

[Gonz]

Put sunscreen on, then go out (advice from someone who has never worn sunscreen)

 

[Sharky]

Take a hot shower. Hot as you can stand it. It'll keep ya from peeling.

Aloe gel helps take the sting out.

 

[chcr]

Black tea.

 

[Nixy]

I've been using aloe gel...I had a shower last night and really couldn't stand it very hot, couldn't even let the water hit my shoulders directly...had to let it run off my head because of the pressure.

 

[unclehobart]

Cold compress, double your water intake for a week, hit it with aresol Solarcaine to numb it out. I remember using Noxema cream as a kid... but I haven't seen it on the shelves in years. If it really was a super burn you may have to go to the clinic to get some steroids and some topical lydocaine.

 

[tonksy]

They still sell noxema...it's just usually in pump form now.

 

[kuulani]

Take a hot shower. Hot as you can stand it. It'll keep ya from peeling.

really? i stand under freezing cold water just to stop the heat

 

[kuulani]

Take a hot shower. Hot as you can stand it. It'll keep ya from peeling.

really? i stand under freezing cold water just to stop the heat

 

[Nixy]

It's not bad enough to warrant a doctor's visit Unc. I'm not suffering in any sense other than my shoulders hurt...my brother had a burn a few weeks ago that literally made him sick.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Vinegar compresses will help take the heat out, also.

 

[kuulani]

It's not bad enough to warrant a doctor's visit Unc. I'm not suffering in any sense other than my shoulders hurt...my brother had a burn a few weeks ago that literally made him sick.

was it heat stroke?

 

[Sharky]

really? i stand under freezing cold water just to stop the heat

Yeah, it stings a little at first but later the fire is gone. It sounds wierd but it works.

 

[Nixy]

was it heat stroke?

I dunno, he had to stay in the cool AC for two days, and he was dehydrated.

 

[Gonz]

Dehydration is a definite sign of heatstroke. It's also a major cause.

 

[tonksy]

I got a slight sunburn today from lake reflection.

 

[kuulani]

Yeah, it stings a little at first but later the fire is gone. It sounds wierd but it works.

Liar, liar pants of fire ...
I think I'd be too much of a woosy to try out your theory

 

[catman]

I laid out at the beach once,(a long time ago) and fell asleep while lying on my stomach. Burnt the bottoms of my feet so bad that I couldnt walk for 4 days. Give me the most stupid award.

 

[Gato_Solo]

I've never been sunburned. Go figure...

 

[chcr]

I've never been sunburned. Go figure...

I know black people who have though. One fairly seriously (blisters and such).