How to heal a severe sunburn on the back of legs?!
Question:
How to heal a severe sunburn on the back of legs?
I was in hawaii and was out surfing. I got a severe red sunburn on the backs of my legs. It hasn't peeled, but its only been a day and a half. I want some advice on how I can ease the pain. And also how to heal it up, since I still have another week in hawaii, and I want 2 be able 2 back in the aun and surf again. But this time I plan to rent a ful body wet suit so I don't get burned again.
Please help
Answers:
this is prolly too late but i have to get the word out about how doctors that specialise in burn treatment actually recommend you treat burns.
so to sum up - only cold water, 20 minutes worth (better it is applied within an hour or burning) -never ice - no oils - no hot water - (further damage)
nothing organic (milk, butter or anything) (infection risk)
no sunscreen - doesn't help thus it makes it worse - many potential irritants
nothing acidic (vinegar, lemons, tomatoes etc) (damage)
no creams either most of the time water is better anyway plus if you have opened the container you shouldn't use it again (infection risk)
blisters equals partial thickness burn (second degree) which means you should prolly see a burns doctor (as for a consult/referral)
if there are blisters in the burn - cold water 20 minutes then cover with cling wrap (this will simulate a protective layer of skin and it is very clean off the roll) then off to hospital with a burns unit! you might not need to be admitted but someone will come see you! (should)
moisturise your skin and seal that moisture in! long term use aloe and paraffin wax (or a product containing little else) the paraffin will simulate the protective oils the skin normally produces. apply every 4-6 hours at least until healed
drink water or power aide or gatoraide or similar - stay hydrated - replace what may be lost through the burnt area