Sunburn
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Itching After a Sunburn
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on June 25, 2008
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I wanted to see if anyone had some advice on why I itch after a sunburn and what to do about it. More than a week ago I got a minor sunburn on my legs while at the be...
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- There could be something in the lotion that you are sensitive to or allergic to. I am allergic to cocoa butter,(and chocolate) If I use a lotion that has cocoa butter ...
- i'll echo the aloe vera idea. it really is just dry/dead skin, although you are moisturizing - i'm sure it'd be much worse if you weren't! hope it gets better soon!
- The itch is caused from the burn healing. If you want to take the itch out do what hospitals do. They use shaving cream, regular foam shaving cream. Spread it on an...
Bad Sunburn
Asked by S.B. from Minneapolis
on June 24, 2009
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The PCA for my youngest son took him to the pool last week and he got a terrible sunburn. It was partially her fault for not being more careful, but he also started a...
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- If you think his burns are that bad, I would at least call the nurse to see if they want to see him. I always alternate Noxzema face cream (during day) and Aloe Vera ...
- Hello S.! Use Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. It is the absolute best moisturizer and works so well for healing sunburns. You can find it at most grocery stores or any he...
- There is a product you can find at Walgreens or similar store called second skin. Not sure if he has open or blistered areas but this works best on those types.
Snow Sunburn
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on March 21, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 14 yr old daughter got a snow sunburn on her face while skiing. And the swelling has me worried the most. Should I be concerned? She has few blisters, no...
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- You didn't say how long she has had this.......if it's not getting any better and it's been over a week, I think you should take her to the doctor and have it looked a...
- When I was about your daughters age, I got a snow sunburn on my face. It was awful!! My whole face was blistered, and I lost so many layers of skin, my skin actually...
- That happened to our daughter after skiing all day. It was some years back, but she was miserable. The pharmacist told her to get her face down in cold water often, ...
Sunburn
Asked by N.F. from Boston
on August 19, 2007
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ok well i feel aweful. My family and I went to the race track ad i put sunscreen on him but I forgot to reapply!!! I feel like a horriable mom. He got a sunburn and I ...
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- I would suggest aloe after sun gel, clear or green. I get mine at Rite Aid.
- hi N., we have all done that at least once. arbonne has a great after sun products that help cool sunburn. maybe for the next time you have a exposure they have some w...
- Aloe works really good for sunburns. It helps take the sting away. If it starts to blister you might want to go see the doctor. Also try keeping the aloe in the fri...
Bubbly Sunburn
Asked by M.O. from Minneapolis
on July 1, 2008
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I need advice on cremes or aloe vera or somehting. My sister in law went tubing down the river un supported by sunscreen and now her legs have burned and little bliste...
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- I work for a dermatologist, and recently, burned my back to the degree that you describe. We generally prescribe a cortisone cream, but it must be applied soon after a...
- This happened to me once when I was in a pool all day. I had little blisters all over my back and when I squeezed them, (or rubbed my back with aloe) they oozed like a...
- If she is blistering it means that it is a bad burn... If you think about it in a way that you touch yourself against a hot oven and you blister (same thing, just that...
Treating Sunburn
Asked by H.A. from Chicago
on July 23, 2008
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My 6 1/2 months cheeks and nose got a little burnt.....what can/should I do?
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- 100% Aloe Vera Gel (clear) by Fruit of the Earth. I find the best price at WalMart. There is also one (green)that the same company has for the sun. It also has ...
- To soothe try noxzema.
- Dose her with tylenol according to weight. Wet a few tea bags squeeze excess liquid out and hold on her little nose or cheeks. Put a few in the fridge(not freezer) for...
Sunburn Help
Asked by S.B. from Little Rock
on August 24, 2008
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Hello to all. We were in the "shade" all day and our 9 month old is sun-burned soooo bad. it is on his face and arms. I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
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- Hi my name is S. and I am the mother of three children. Two boys and a girl. My children and I have very sensitive skin and what we have found to work good is to apply...
- Hi! Vitamin E. My grown kids will fight over the bottle if they have a sunburn. They don't want the aloe or the lotions they fight over the bottle of Vitamin E. I t...
- I use an aloe gel every few hours when one of us gets burnt. You can get it at just about any store in with the sunscreen. Keep it in the ice box to give that extra ...
Easing Sunburn
Asked by J.F. from Rochester
on July 6, 2008
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Aside from using Aloe Vera, do you ladies know of any remedies for soothing sun-burnt skin? I'm looking for any suggestions, both pharmaceutical or natural (though nat...
Bad Sunburn
Asked by A.C. from Buffalo
on June 29, 2007
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Help I have really bad sunburn on my back and shoulders. I have had it for two days now and it really hurts. Does anyone know of a way to get rid of the burning pain??...
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- In addition to the topical remedies, I'll be popping Aleve around the clock. Pain relieves, not just for breakfast anymore!
- Thank you for asking that question, I was just about to post the same thing! I feel your pain - I took my daughter to the beach this past weekend and burt my shoulders...
- I have found that sometimes the old ways are the best. My mother told me to use milk of magnisia, or cidar vinigarand water. Both sound very weird, but trust me they...
Toddler with Sunburn : (
Asked by M.S. from Omaha
on July 23, 2010
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Without my knowledge my husband took our kids to the pool on his day off. If I had known I would have told him to wait until later in the day. He went from about 12:30...
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- She will be FINE!!! You need to let your husband be and not be angry with him. I am the mom of a FAIR Skinned RED HEAD and my other two are olive skinned dark hair (a...
- Similar thing just happened to a friends 1 and 4 yr old when they went with an Uncle to the community pool. Uncle is late 20's with no little children and just complet...
- Aww that sucks. I'd be so mad at my husband too but try not to be too annoyed with yours. He didn't mean to put them in harm's way and it doesn't sound like the sunb...
