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I used noxema a long time a go it worked for me. I have used solarcaine spray since It is usually my back that gets it. Also I have Sarna lotion for bug bites and itchiness and it says it can be used on sunburns. Thankfully I don't get burned as much now stay out of sun and use plenty of sunscreen older and wiser I guess
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Sunburn and Your Skin
Sunburn is a condition that occurs when the amount of exposure to the sun or another ultraviolet light source exceeds the ability of the body's protective pigment (melanin) to protect the skin.
Symptoms of sunburn include painful, reddened skin; however, sunburn may not be immediately apparent. By the time the skin starts to become painful and red, the damage has been done. Severe sunburn may result in swelling and blisters. People who are severely sunburned may develop a fever, chills, and/or weakness. In rare cases, people with sunburn can go into shock.
Several days after sunburn, people with naturally fair skin may have peeling in the burned areas. Some itching may occur and the peeled areas are even more sensitive to sunburn for several weeks.
Susceptibility to sunburns is increased in people with:
Fair skin
Light-colored hair
People using certain medications that increase the skins sensitivity to sunburn, such as NSAIDs, quinolones, tetracyclines, psoralens, thiazides, furosemide, amiodarone, and the phenothiazines.
Sunburn Treatments
To treat -- or ease the discomfort of -- sunburn:
Apply a cold compress to the affected area(s).
Take aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) immediately after exposure to the sun to relieve sunburn discomfort and inflammation.
Apply a cooling gel or ointment containing aloe vera, corticosteroids, or antihistamines to the affected area(s).
Avoid further sun exposure until the discomfort resolves.
In cases of severe sunburn or sunstroke, see your doctor immediately.
I used noxema a long time a go it worked for me. I have used solarcaine spray since It is usually my back that gets it. Also I have Sarna lotion for bug bites and itchiness and it says it can be used on sunburns. Thankfully I don't get burned as much now stay out of sun and use plenty of sunscreen older and wiser I guess
from WebMD
Sunburn and Your Skin
Sunburn is a condition that occurs when the amount of exposure to the sun or another ultraviolet light source exceeds the ability of the body's protective pigment (melanin) to protect the skin.
Symptoms of sunburn include painful, reddened skin; however, sunburn may not be immediately apparent. By the time the skin starts to become painful and red, the damage has been done. Severe sunburn may result in swelling and blisters. People who are severely sunburned may develop a fever, chills, and/or weakness. In rare cases, people with sunburn can go into shock.
Several days after sunburn, people with naturally fair skin may have peeling in the burned areas. Some itching may occur and the peeled areas are even more sensitive to sunburn for several weeks.
Susceptibility to sunburns is increased in people with:
Fair skin
Light-colored hair
People using certain medications that increase the skins sensitivity to sunburn, such as NSAIDs, quinolones, tetracyclines, psoralens, thiazides, furosemide, amiodarone, and the phenothiazines.
Sunburn Treatments
To treat -- or ease the discomfort of -- sunburn:
Apply a cold compress to the affected area(s).
Take aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) immediately after exposure to the sun to relieve sunburn discomfort and inflammation.
Apply a cooling gel or ointment containing aloe vera, corticosteroids, or antihistamines to the affected area(s).
Avoid further sun exposure until the discomfort resolves.
In cases of severe sunburn or sunstroke, see your doctor immediately.
