How to cure a really bad sunburn?!


Question: How to cure a really bad sunburn?
I have a really bad sunburn. I think I developed sun cancer on my chest..
I fell asleep in the sun, i was out there for like 2 hours.. & I didnt where any sunscreen, or anything.
It hurts really bad, & i have major tanlines. What is ssomething that can help the burning?
I tried using lotion but it made it worse..
If you were to see my tan lines, you would see a clear veiw of my bathing suit around my boobs, and the rest is really really red, including my stomach, arms, and shoulders..

Answers:

-Drink plenty of water.Over exposure to the sun can significantly increase the risk of dehydration.Drinking alcohol is not advisable as it further increases the risk.

-Apply a topical pain relieving spray or a lotion that contains lidocaine, to lessen discomfort.Do not use spray near eyes.

-Moisturizers and cold creams help retain moisture in the skin, and feel wonderful if chilled before use.

-Aloe vera is frequently recommended for the treatment of burns, including sunburn.The sticky, jelly-like substance found in the leaf of the plant contains naturally occurring analgesics, and is the most soothing form to use.Simply break open the leaf and gently apply the jelly to the affected area.If you purchase an aloe vera preparation, make sure it has a high concentration of aloe.Aloe vera should be listed first or at least near the top of the list of ingredients.A product containing more water than aloe will not be very helpful.Also, be sure to check the expiration date, as aloe can lose some of its healing properties over time.

-Never use butter or petroleum based salves.Greasy products actually tend to keep heat in and can cause infection.
hope this helped



You have probably heard about aloe vera, but you can also take a cool bath with lots of vinegar in the water, it soothes and helps to heal...you can also put straight white vinegar on to stop the pain, but you'll smell pretty bad!



Aloe, ibuprofen, apply lots of ice to the skin, and drink plenty of water. Smothering your body in aloe helps to dull the sunburn A LOT.



Lotion will trap the heat in making it worse. Aloe Vera or Solarcaine will help it feel better but it's a process to actually heal the skin. Feel better!



this happened to me one time n then my mom told me to rub vaseline on it each day. then it will start to peel ;)




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