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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...
Please Help Me:(
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on April 25, 2011
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hello mom's i need help do any of yall know what works best for sun burn a bad one:( i was at the lake over the weekend and got so sun burnt on my arms and shoulders i...
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- oatmeal bath or vitamin E cream
- Sometimes taking a warm bath and slowly turning it to cool will help. I had a BAD burn when I was 13--blisters and such. Taking several baths did help a little bit. ...
- First, run cold water on it. It is a radiation burn, and the skin will keep burning, even after you're out of the sun, because of the radiation. So cold clothes can he...
What Is Happening to My Daughter?!?!?!
Asked by M.G. from Denver
on February 1, 2009
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Today I came home from work and my 10 year old daughter was crying. When I asked her what was wrong she showed me her hands, and they were BRIGHT red. Like a sun burn...
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- I didn't have time to read all the responses, but it sounds just like my kids and the pediatrician says it's dry skin. I used to get it inside my thighs to and it's wh...
- You can try calling a nurse line or just go to urgent care (my reommendation) either tonight or first thing in the morning (reommended) instesd of the hospital, As...
- I didn't see how old your daughter is but if it were one of my kids and they were in pain and I didn't know what caused it or how to alleviate the pain, I'd go to the ...
Unusual Rash on 13 Month Old
Asked by M.I. from St. Louis
on June 15, 2008
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My son has a rash. Looks like a sunburn. He hasn't been outside in a long time so it's NOT a sunburn.
Yesterday evening it was in his arm pits, the fold of his el...
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- Renew lotion will clear that right up for you! I work from home with the wellness company you can get it from you can email me or visit www.workathomeunited.com/cindy...
- Call your doctor. It's probably one of the childhood viruses like fifth disease. The rash doesn't appear until the fever (and contagiousness) is gone, so he may have h...
- sounds like eczema to me. of course i'm no dr. but maybe try putting a hydrocortisone or something on it. has he had any new foods recently? my son has eczema and w...
My 2 Yr. Old Niece Has Red Cheeks That Look like Sunburn
Asked by M.H. from Charlotte
on July 16, 2009
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I have a 2 yr. old niece that has allergies and last week she had red cheeks that went up to her eyes and they became swollen. Once the rash left her face it went to ...
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- Another thought would be to check what she ate that day. Was she given anything new and different? Also they can develop allergic reactions to food over night! It i...
- Hi! I'm not sure I have an answer for you, but my boys both woke up with bright red cheeks when they were around this age. I took them both to the doctor and she sai...
- Like the others have said it sounds a lot like 5th disease. Its also known as "slap cheek" cause it looks like someone has slapped the person across the cheek making...
Swollen Lips
Asked by M.G. from Portland
on October 3, 2011
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My 4 yr old has had swollen lips for 2 days and we can't figure out what is wrong. She says it doesn't itch but it hurts and peeled. Benadryl, tylenol and chapstick di...
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- Maybe a trip to the dr. is in order..
- Could it possibly be too much salt? That affects my lips in a similar way. Think about everything she's had to eat and drink the last few days and try to narrow it d...
- Allergy to something like strawberries or even banana? Bananas used to make my lips itch and swell when I was little. Citrus too.
Bee Sting and Itching of Foot- Looking for Remidies Home or Otc
Asked by A.R. from Parkersburg
on August 3, 2009
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Hello Mom's:
We just went through a bee sting ordeal this weekend. The sting wasn't bad, was the itching after the fact that got to my son. We tried all kinds of ...
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- Benadryl cream is the best, it is an anti-histamine. Which means it keeps you from having any allergic reaction. But have you tried baking soda mixed with small amount...
- A., Try a baking soda press, add just enough water to baking soda to make a paste and then put it on the sting. That is our standard to treat stings. Hopefully bee ...
- the next time try tobacco but it has to be kinda moist dont know if you smoke but this does bring the sting out
Son Is Itchy
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on June 8, 2011
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My son has been itchy for a couple days. I took him to the doctor yesterday who said it was a reaction to a mild sunburn that he has & to put on anti itch cream and Sa...
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- Roll on Liquid deoderant ... not stick or gel like you normally get ... i get mine at the dollar store.
- Poor guy. I agree, if it's not near the sunburn I don't see how it could be related. I get this way myself sometimes, and it's usually because I switched detergents,...
- Tide detergent and any anti-persperant does this to me. Most of my kids and my wife can't use anti-persperants either. If you changed detergents or food types, chan...
Fifth's Disease
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on May 13, 2007
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Has anyone ever heard of this or has your child had this? I don't know much about it, and we were at birthday party today and my daughter has what I thought was a sun...
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- my dd got it about 3 weeks ago. my doctor told me that was very contagious... however, once the rash came it wasn't anymore. she said there was no treatment for it, ...
- My son had it last spring and it is very common. I barely noticed he had it other than the rash, he acted and played fine. I caught it as well and I was 3 months pre...
- It's a virus. My son actually had it a couple times (even though kids are supposedly immune after the first time with it). Their face will have a "slapped cheek" app...
Mosquito Bites
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on July 14, 2011
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My almost 2 year old has about 5 bites on her hand and a couple on her back. I also have several as well. We have put Benadryl cream on them and no change, so I gave h...
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- are you sure they are mosquito bites? I have put a baking soda mixture on bites and stings before...try that - mix water with some baking soda - like a paste - thic...
- my daughter and i are extremely allergic. we do benedryl along with an ice pack to soothe the itching. it takes nearly a week for them to go away :-( good luck
- I have a crazy answer but it REALLY works. I discovered this when I lived in the Midwest. Desperation is sometimes the mother of invention: toothpaste on the bites,...
