Author Topic: what do you do for sunburn? (Read 19865 times)

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But I basically haven't found anything that really helps. I just stick out the pain for a few days

Years ago, I was lifeguarding somewhere for my first time. Basically I forgot to bring sunscreen, was out in the sun for a few hours strait, I never got so burnt.

Lesson learnt

Saver2000 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:46:26 AM »

Quote from: robi on February 13, 2013, 11:38:38 AM

Aloe Vera

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real-brisker · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:48:08 AM »

Sun screen

az · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:56:30 AM »

Quote from: WhyAich on February 13, 2013, 11:41:58 AM

dont ask questions like this in the winter

iv gotten a bad sunburn skiing,
i found that Aloe Vera helped, but i think drinking allot of water did the most for me
(you can also look into applying black tea)

jj1000 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:02:59 PM »

Quote from: robi on February 13, 2013, 11:38:38 AM

Aloe Vera

Yup using a bunch of that. Doesn't seem to help much though.

Quote from: WhyAich on February 13, 2013, 11:41:58 AM

I would suggest if it's bad go to a drug store that has something good and natural

Weed?

Quote from: Name Changed on February 13, 2013, 11:45:23 AM

Lesson learnt

+1 I used to burn as a kid, this is the first time in years. Now I'm never going to risk it again...

HelpMe · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:05:26 PM »

Quote from: Name Changed on February 13, 2013, 11:45:23 AM

But I basically haven't found anything that really helps. I just stick out the pain for a few days

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Q274 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:05:52 PM »

sunscreen with spf of a t-shirt!

jj1000 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:07:19 PM »

Besides steroids this is the best advice I got from a friend ” Chicken soup. The Jewish remedy for everything. (Warning: if it contains Matzah balls it'll only work for those of Ashkenazik descent)"

Eta- and drinking water. Not sure if it helps but I'll drink a lot anyway...

robi · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:08:19 PM »

My dad swears by noxzema

btab · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:11:45 PM »

I do Aloe but then I sit under a fan, major cooldown.

YankyDoodle · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:13:01 PM »

Quote from: jj1000 on February 13, 2013, 12:02:59 PM

Weed?

Maybe something a bit stronger...

elig770 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:24:44 PM »

I remember we used to have this spay that would take the pain away but I can't remember what it's called. It was a white can with blue writing and it really helped with the pain.

You can also try any of those creams that cool burns like "Icy Hot".

rots5 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:29:05 PM »

Water and cold showers. And weed might work.

YankyDoodle · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:44:27 PM »

I vaguely remember feeling much better after lying in bed for 2 days.

mercaz1 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:56:40 PM »

lots of water
and weed never hurt anyone