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June 8, 2008, 8:06 pm
Flag as Inappropriate jenbear09  

It always seems that when I get a sunburn I start to itch and I can't stop. I apply lotion but it doesn't seem to work.

It's well known that getting a sunburn is bad for you in many ways. Do your best to NOT get a sunburn in the first place. Buy the highest sunblock you can find and always put it on when you go out and reapply it as needed through the day.

Wear a brimmed hat and light clothing that will cover you.

Please try and not get burned in the first place or itchy skin might be the least of your worries!

I do agree that it is not a good idea to get a sunburn, and that a person should do everything they can to prevent one. One thing that I have found to help if you do get burned is to get aloe vera gel (keep it in your fridge) and apply that to the burn. My husband also says that putting toothpaste on the burn will help to get the burn to stop hurting. I have never tried the toothpaste for a sunburn but did when I burned by hand on a hot skillet - it did make the burn stop hurting and it did not blister like I though it would.

Other people I know swear by Noxzema. they say to put it on the burn as soon as you notice it - This I did not try so I can't tell you if it would work.

Hope this helps out.

I too know people who swear by Noxema to stop the pain of a sunburn however you do not want to wash it off it has to stay on otherwise it hurts :-) found that out the hard way!

If your itching is only in certain spots you can try the creams that they make for itching and minor burns and cuts I believe you can use hydrocortisone if it is not a huge area.

Too much sun is certainly bad for your health. Apply a high factor sun block before going it. it could be that you have very sensitive skin, so always moisturise well afterwards.

You can also try an aloe vera based gel or lotion as they are pretty good at easing the discomfort from sunburn.

I also recommend sunblock. My wife had skin cancer that was about the size of a quarter on her cheek. She now has a scar running from above her ear to her jaw because they had to operate 3 times to make sure they got it all out.

George

My doctor told me before cool water amd aloe was supose to help.

You aren't to itch becuase it may cause infection.