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Severe sunburn - so bloody painful. Advice please?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I unfortunately got badly sunburnt yesterday.... chest, shoulders and arms. I am in agony.

I've used the usual aftersun creams, a ton of aloe vera gel, cold showers etc, but it's so damn painful. Anyone have any particular, magical cures that work pleeeeeaaasssseee!

Before you all tell me off; I did use Sun cream, but it was obviously not a high enough factor and I didn't apply enough. #Lesson learned!

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By *appy squirrelWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

pure aloe Vera directly from the plant... you can put it in the fridge as well- sooo good...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh heavens poor you ,i would have suggested aloe Vera but as you have tried that ,just keep your red bits cool and if it gets worse maybe a trip to A&E

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Damp towels and try and get the heat out. It's a first degree burn so treat it like that. Aloe Vera will help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sprinkle a bit of chili powder on it will do the trick

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I unfortunately got badly sunburnt yesterday.... chest, shoulders and arms. I am in agony.

I've used the usual aftersun creams, a ton of aloe vera gel, cold showers etc, but it's so damn painful. Anyone have any particular, magical cures that work pleeeeeaaasssseee!

Before you all tell me off; I did use Sun cream, but it was obviously not a high enough factor and I didn't apply enough. #Lesson learned! "

If you can, take ibuprofen. (Not asthmatic, not stomach problems). It's an anti inflammatory. Also take regular paracetamol to keep your temperature down.

Rehydration sachets like dioralyte are very good, and slap on calamine aqueous cream. Not calamine lotion as it dries out the skin.

Hope you feel better soon

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By *oyuer99Man
over a year ago

PRESTON

Plain yogurt from the fridge rubbed in can help.

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By *uvtogiveoralMan
over a year ago

hyde


"I unfortunately got badly sunburnt yesterday.... chest, shoulders and arms. I am in agony.

I've used the usual aftersun creams, a ton of aloe vera gel, cold showers etc, but it's so damn painful. Anyone have any particular, magical cures that work pleeeeeaaasssseee!

Before you all tell me off; I did use Sun cream, but it was obviously not a high I'd enough factor and I didn't apply enough. #Lesson learned! "
id better not tempt you to a nice holiday in the sun just yet then

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you everyone - advice really appreciated. X

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

I'd go with the cooling towels

That'll reduce the inflammation as well as provide comfort.

Paracetamol and fluids too, as you'll be dehydrated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yogurt

Drink loads of water

Use a good moisturiser to prevent cracking if it blisters.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ibrupofen will help with a little.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I've already found the towels soothing, I'm drinking lots of water, but evidently not enough because I am still thirsty and I have just taken a paracetamol (don't tolerate Ibruprofen well) when I have removed the towels, I'm going to slap loads more moisturiser and aloe vera on. Grrrrrr - wrecked my bank hol weekend!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I unfortunately got badly sunburnt yesterday.... chest, shoulders and arms. I am in agony.

I've used the usual aftersun creams, a ton of aloe vera gel, cold showers etc, but it's so damn painful. Anyone have any particular, magical cures that work pleeeeeaaasssseee!

Before you all tell me off; I did use Sun cream, but it was obviously not a high enough factor and I didn't apply enough. #Lesson learned! "

Poor you- I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago- my sin is still flaking/peeling!

I got through two full bottles of Ladival DNA Repair After Sun- it is cooling, soothing, and moisturising, quickly absorbed and non greasy as it is a gel. It also eases taut skin and is anti redness, and helps prevent premature skin ageing. It was the ONLY thing that worked, and I swear by aloe vera from the plant usually, but that couldn't touch my sunburn- this Ladival stuff was so soothing. Instantly took the heat out of my skin.

They currently have it half price on the ASDA website at £7 for 200ml. HTH x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I unfortunately got badly sunburnt yesterday.... chest, shoulders and arms. I am in agony.

I've used the usual aftersun creams, a ton of aloe vera gel, cold showers etc, but it's so damn painful. Anyone have any particular, magical cures that work pleeeeeaaasssseee!

Before you all tell me off; I did use Sun cream, but it was obviously not a high enough factor and I didn't apply enough. #Lesson learned!

Poor you- I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago- my sin is still flaking/peeling!

I got through two full bottles of Ladival DNA Repair After Sun- it is cooling, soothing, and moisturising, quickly absorbed and non greasy as it is a gel. It also eases taut skin and is anti redness, and helps prevent premature skin ageing. It was the ONLY thing that worked, and I swear by aloe vera from the plant usually, but that couldn't touch my sunburn- this Ladival stuff was so soothing. Instantly took the heat out of my skin.

They currently have it half price on the ASDA website at £7 for 200ml. HTH x"

That is fabulous timing as I am just popping to Asda. I will look out for that, thank you so much.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

If you turn a thin cotton t-shirt inside out and cover it in the same after-sun lotions it means nothing is rubbing off.. sleeping in it too means it'll stay on over night, not ruining your bed or soaking into your sheets/towel. Give it a good shake to clear off the fibres first

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rub DeepHeat on your fanny. You'll forget your sunburn!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Natural yoghurt good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keep with the towels,keep it cool don't put oil based creams on it,most of all keep the blankets off it when you go to bed they will generate heat and make it painful,

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold


"Rub DeepHeat on your fanny. You'll forget your sunburn! "

Ah, the words of wisdom, and probably experience

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By *nked_kittenWoman
over a year ago

Ankh Morpork

I sware by niva after sun. It's in a blue tub and always helps my sun burn. Hope it starts feeling better soon

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Strangly, you might start to feel really cold and shiver as the body tries to cool itself down. Just be prepared.

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Soak an old tshirt in natural yogurt let it dry ,should take the sting out.. keep cool with a fan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Natural yoghurt drink loads of water paracetamol and ibrufen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Paracetamol, water and of course a shot load of after sun

I'm the same, extremely painful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never been badly sunburned, but I usually use the aftersun stuff and get a nice tan lol

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By *eather_Loves_SexWoman
over a year ago

Halfway Between London and Brighton

There is something called Soleve which is a moisturising lotion with ibuprofen in - don't know if you are ok applying it topically as only a small amount absorbed - it's especially designed for sunburn xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Strangly, you might start to feel really cold and shiver as the body tries to cool itself down. Just be prepared."

Yep, that and the headache has already kicked in....hot with cold shivers is not pleasant! I'm drinking loads of water, taken paracetamol and the cool towels are helping tons as is the aloe vera and the DNA cream from Asda that one lovely person suggested.

Gradually getting a little better.

Thank you guys and girls - you have proved invaluable. X

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By *ong legs n LingeireWoman
over a year ago

it up to me neck. :-)

Natural yoghurt. Hope it helps. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only advice you need...... don't lay in the sun & don't piss on your chips

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If u have some use sodacreme works wonders used it myself there other day

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By *D40Couple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

A kindly old gent told me recently in specsavers that if burnt then rubbing fresh lemon on it eases the pain...

If it doesn't then pour a stiff gin n tonic and put the rest of the lemon in it for pain relieving purposes.

Mrs WD40

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By *nked_kittenWoman
over a year ago

Ankh Morpork

That sounds more like heat stroke than sun burn

Everyone needs to be so careful. It's hard though when the weather goes from nothing to full heatwave. Takes everyone by surprise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That sounds more like heat stroke than sun burn

Everyone needs to be so careful. It's hard though when the weather goes from nothing to full heatwave. Takes everyone by surprise."

My workplace is awful in the recent heat. We have mobile aircon units but the temp has been over 30 right next to the aircon. I have an active job. Sickness and headaches are all included in a days work for staff and clients !

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By *ampshirehotwifeWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire

Firstly unless it's severe heatstroke don't go to A&E with sunburn as someone suggested that's ridiculous.

But monitor your symptoms regarding heatstroke.

As said keep drinking water and maybe try some rehydration powder.

Calamine lotion always seems to help cool it.

Stay out of the sun.

Wear let a loose fitting shirt or long sleeves.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you all. I'm feeling a lot better today.

I have rehydrated well with loads of water and I took another paracetamol before going to bed (early)

I think the headache was because I was badly dehydrated. I kept on with the cold towels and flannels which helped loads and I kept cool and kept applying aloe vera gel and the cream from Asda. Thankfully the shivers have now stopped and the skin isn't stinging as much.

Your advice and help was great, thank you all so much.x

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By *04davidMan
over a year ago

Blackpool

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Thank you all. I'm feeling a lot better today.

I have rehydrated well with loads of water and I took another paracetamol before going to bed (early)

I think the headache was because I was badly dehydrated. I kept on with the cold towels and flannels which helped loads and I kept cool and kept applying aloe vera gel and the cream from Asda. Thankfully the shivers have now stopped and the skin isn't stinging as much.

Your advice and help was great, thank you all so much.x"

Glad you are on the mend xx

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stay out of the midday sun or cover up!

Build up more of a tan in the earlier part of the year while the sun has less power, if your still pale by may your too late and it will frazzle you!

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By *ecretsRmineWoman
over a year ago

gatwickish (yes that means near Gatwick)


"I unfortunately got badly sunburnt yesterday.... chest, shoulders and arms. I am in agony.

I've used the usual aftersun creams, a ton of aloe vera gel, cold showers etc, but it's so damn painful. Anyone have any particular, magical cures that work pleeeeeaaasssseee!

Before you all tell me off; I did use Sun cream, but it was obviously not a high enough factor and I didn't apply enough. #Lesson learned! "

I have a product call solicaine or similar spelling. Its allivera but with painrelief in too.

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