Sunburn Question!

[Beaucoupfishies]

Itching finally stopped, the peeling commenced, and now I'm feeling a whole lot better.

Hopefully I've learned my lesson about proper (reef friendly!) sunblock application now.

[DOWNDEEP73]

Try rubbing some urine on it......do not wash off......just let it dry!
You will be fine soon!

[Mooha182]

Originally Posted by DOWNDEEP73

Try rubbing some urine on it......do not wash off......just let it dry!
You will be fine soon!

EWwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Ok I just got slightly burned this weekend in addition to two killer jellyfish hits. Besides the obvious vinegar on site I immediately hit it with the "Banana Boat after sun aloe" and it felt much better. Just keep throwing stuff with aloe or stuff on it and go to a doctor if it gets worse. There is solarcane and another really good sunburn relief gel that work wonders. Give me a bit for me to dig up the company.

Edit: Got it! Hawaiian Topic: Cool Aloe I.C.E. Burn Relief Gel (Lidocaine)

[JTMoney]

I tend to only use aloe a lot on minor burns. They help some on bad burns, but for me they seem only to delay the inevitable which results in longer itching. I'll use it toward the beginning when it's painful, but that's about it. But like I said, I don't get burned too much anymore. YMMV.

[Zatharas]

Sounds like you had a case of sun poisoning. Even though you are getting better now make sure to take note of your skin and watch for new moles and other discoloration. If you have any more problems, you should go to a dermatologist.

[Eurodiver]

If you aren't allergic try using a 15 SPF next time you go out in the sun.

[riverrat]

When out in the deserts I can stay out all day and just get lightly red with no burn. But down on the Texas coast, 3hrs and I can get 3rd burns. (go figure) Doc said to take Benadryl to help with the nerve endings in the tissues cause they are damaged. And keep clean to prevent infections. So I keep Benadryl, Solarcain and a Lanocaine jell with Aloe in my truck at all times.

[coral cowgirl]

Originally Posted by Beaucoupfishies

Hey guys!

In any case, I'm keeping an eye on things and will go to the doctor if I need to. The last time I put off going to the doctor it turned out I had a fracture that I was just making worse. Oops!

Ditto....waited two months before going to doctor and ended up getting rotator cuff surgery. Took more PT to get back in shape too. Next time....no waiting.

[jimmysdevoted]

I used ot get sun poisioning all the time. I stopped when we found Ban de Soliel orange gelee... and swedish tanning secret.

now i use hawiian tropic and dont go out with out an spf or a light cotton shirt.
I am surprised you didnt throw up and run a high fever..... i ahve alot of skin damage that we keep tabs on from it.
I dont go snorkeling without a skin or suit..
i am glad your on teh mend........

julie

[Monkeylemon]

I second the suggestion to go see a dermatologist--skin stuff isn't anything you want to fool around with.