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Apr 20, 2008, 07:31 PM
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Guess who has a massive burn from being outside for TWO hours without any protection? ME! It's across my shoulders, and down my back until my shoulder blades. It hurts. A lot. I'm using aloe vera gel, but any other suggestions? It hurts. A lot.
Bought myself a hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion (SPF 30!) and an aloe vera cream/lotion... I've got a question about those tanning liquids. Do they actually work? You put them on like sunscreen (but they're a low SPF ... like 4-8) and you tan? How does one choose a good suntan lotion/sunscreen? If it helps any... I've got freckles, and red/blonde hair (with a dark tone)... I burn too easily it seems.
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Apr 20, 2008, 08:43 PM
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well.... my old standby... cold... wash cloths...
aspirn if you are not allergic... or does not hurt your tummy - will bring down the inflamation.... sometimes.. you don't know the full extent of the burn until a few hours... ((((hugs)))) for the owies.... |
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Apr 20, 2008, 09:11 PM
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I've been thinking of using the new Jergens "glow" lotion one!
http://www.jergens.com/our_collection/index.asp They work with your body chemistry to temporarily change the color; I always think of mood rings  But some of the older ones you have to put on smoothly, etc. will streak and you can't put them on your face, etc. so you have to be careful which you buy; the more expensive ones (and they are expensive!) are better I think.They don't work for being out in the sun though, you need an SPF of 15 or even 30 these days to protect you from the sun: http://www.skincancer.org/sunscreen/...explained.html
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Apr 21, 2008, 02:42 AM
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i too have freckles and do burn easy, but i tend to carry a good suntan lotion normaly one thats aimed at children, and put it on if im going to be exposed to the sun a lot, my worst is driving as i get caught on the nose and cheeks
((((((((((((((Christina)))))))))))))) a good thing to help with itchy burn is calamine lotion
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Apr 21, 2008, 02:55 AM
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Like freewill suggested you can use a damp cloth to help hydrate your skin. You can even soak it in cool milk as the lactic acid will help heal your skin. Keep yourself hydrated to help the healing processes of your skin.
You want sunscreen that protects against UVA, UVB and is higher than 15. Water resistant is good too. If you are worried about Skin Cancer there is some controversy over the use of sunscreen. The types that absorb the filter into your skin can actually be a contributing factor to the most prominent type of skin cancer---which is not caused by sunburn. For this reason I don't use sunscreen. I live near the beach and having a tan is just something I like lol.
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Apr 21, 2008, 07:47 AM
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You all are so great! Thanks. I'll pop an aspirin and put a cloth on my shoulders/back for a while. It still hurts today. Boo. Katheryn, thanks ... "calamine lotion" is the thing I forgot!
 I went and bought a lidocaine gel (pain relieving) for the burn... maybe that will work.
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Apr 21, 2008, 09:57 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
PsyChris said: If you are worried about Skin Cancer there is some controversy over the use of sunscreen. The types that absorb the filter into your skin can actually be a contributing factor to the most prominent type of skin cancer---which is not caused by sunburn. For this reason I don't use sunscreen. I live near the beach and having a tan is just something I like lol. </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> <font color="black"> </font> PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THE ABOVE POST Sunscreen is a MAJOR protector against the 3 major forms of skin cancer - Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma. Basal Cell is the most common form of skin cancer and Squamous Cell is the second most common form. According to the American Cancer Society, the most important factor for lowering the risk of these cancers is reducing your exposure to UV radiation (sunlight) by using sunscreen with SPF greater than 30, wearing a hat, wearing clothes, and wearing lipbalm. The most deadiliest form of skin cancer is melanoma. Excessive sun exposure, especially sunburn, is the most important preventable cause of melanoma. Heredity does play a part, but sun exposure is the BIGGEST risk factor that can be altered. PLEASE ALWAYS wear sunscreen. And that above post is completely incorrect. The association between prevention measures like sunscreen use and skin cancer is well documented. Google the American Cancer Society or the American Academy of Dermatology for more information. 
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