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Mick, sorry to hear Anna is suffering:( The Aloe Vera advice is good:D... go with it:mad:... Peel the leaf and rub it on liberally and repeat every couple of hours:o mind you the smell is not so hot:p It will save your skin.... Literally:D:D:D. If you can't get any real Aloe Vera, then the next best thing is Vitamin E capsules, Buy a jar from the supermarket and just cut 'em open and rub in the jel :D I'll be supprised if she peels;)
There are many methods to relieve the sting and it will largely depend on the person.
Warm shower I find are better than cold and relieves the sting for longer. Hurts to start with as said.
Lots of cool drinking water and maybe some electrolytes, maybe gastrolyte. Any non dehydrating fluid will help (avoid caffene and alcohol).
Cucumber or tomato may help but can be expensive and messy.
Cool tea or cool used tea bags help but as above can be messy.
Any good burn cream or spray like Burn Aid.
Fresh Aloe Vera is fantastic although a little sticky.
There are also a lot of aloe based products with the spray on type providing most relief as there is no pressure on the skin when applied.
Cool towels may also help.
Damp sheet but avoid prolonged use as can overcool the body.
AVOID ice packs, can cause shock.
When touch will allow apply a good unscented moisturiser often and all over.
A spray bottle with cool water, fine spray applied often. This will also assist replenishing moisture in the skin.
If it starts to blister (not peel) immediately see a Doctor. If fever symptoms, disorientation, confusion or any odd behaviour occur see a Doctor.
Got a bit burnt on the water myself on Sunday.
Cheers
Craig
there is more to it than that...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tank
that doesnt explain the lack of or minimised blistering...
you can use aloe at the same temperature and it blisters much more..
seen it quite a few times...
There is a current fashion for applying fresh tomato and buttermilk to sunburn, and it is believed to turn the burn into a tan.
It is regarded as a myth by the scientific/medical world as the only evidence is anecdotal.
So too is taking vitamins.
Both beliefs may stem from the studies that disproved them, but proved tomato paste(lycopene) and vitamin c and e helped PREVENT sunburn.
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>Although research information is lacking, topical jojoba, poplar bud (Populi gemma), and Aloe vera are sometimes recommended for soothing sunburn pain and itch. However, one small study found that applying aloe vera gel after UVB exposure had no effect on skin redness.52 <
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Classic eh?