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There's no real section to post this but given that surfing is an outdoor sport, I believe you guys would have the vast knowledge behind sunburn and treatments of it.

I got slight sunburn on my shoulder from all day outdoor activity yesterday. I've been putting moisturizing lotion on it to help it cool down and heal. Do you guys use other things? What do you use? Thanks for any input!

Since I got skin cancer, I have never gotten sunburn.

My advice to you is don't get sunburn again. Aways use sun block ALWAYS

You should have posted this in the Health forums.

Mike

use something that has Skin Recovery System in it, it's trade marked and will help yyour skin's ability to recover from UV exposure

I've taken a light dose of Ibuprofen to help with the swelling ( the redness comes from the vessels swelling and moving superficially to the skin) and avoid putting on moisturizing lotion. Moisturizing lotion works by trapping in moisture, you want your skin to be able to breath and release heat, so the lotion is just impeeding the healing process by trapping in heat. thats just my 2 cents and what i've done in the past

Whenever I get skin injuries, I take beta-carotene for a few days. It helps tissue regeneration among other things. I make sure I get plenty of healthy protein. I think drinking carrot juice can help too.

if you have a serious burn, try a product called Ruhli Gel. It stings when it goes on, but takes the pain away after its done. It's pretty amazing and I've used it on some of my 3rd degree burns (redhead here). It has aloe plus some pain blockers so you get more for your money than just aloe.

Usually available at an apothecary - OTC.

aloe gel... get some put in fridge and apply to effected area's ... it will be cold and feels great on the burn and helps alot...

apply 3x daily

till burn is gone

growingmuschou saidIt's pretty amazing and I've used it on some of my 3rd degree burns (redhead here).

Youch!! could you redheads stop toasting your perfectly sexy pasty skin?

cool showers can help, and aloe vera gel

Wow thanks for the advice guys! My burn is pretty minor. It's localized to a small area of both shoulders. The right side is worse than the left. I'll try out some of the tips. Thanks much!

Aloe vera. I love to tan. I think I'm sexier with my browner skin.

Pure Aloe gel! ALOE ALOE ALOE! drink plenty of water.

apply every couple of hours.

make sure you get 100% aloe without all the chemicals. go to the health food store.

OMG the aloe vera gel in the fridge suggestion is the best thing ever!! It feels so good and my burn is much less irritated now. Thanks for the advice guys!

Calamine lotion helps relieve the pain of sunburn.

Youch!! could you redheads stop toasting your perfectly sexy pasty skin?

If more guys would say things like that, we would!

I've heard the same thing about moisturizing lotion from a dermatologist so there must be some truth in it.

I've also been told to use chilled natural yogurt

Besides Aloe Vera if it's REALLY bad another aide is Plain Yogurt!! SERIOUSLY!! I got FRIED, fell asleep in the sun, and that's all we had at the camp site, and the Dermatologist said if it wasn't for the Yogurt it would have been REALLY BAD!!!

I'll agree with Mike. Try to use sunscreen consistently and avoid burning again. Even you guys with sexy brown and olive skin can get skin cancer. I don't think I've burned since I was 19.

Of course I've not been tanned either but there's things to be said for being able to read at night from the reflection coming off my stomach and chest...

If I get a little rosy (ie not a bad burn) I like Gold Bond in the Green bottle. It has menthol in it so you put it on and the menthol creates a cooling "aahhh" sensation. It really helps relieve the sting. For a more serious burn, I keep aloe in the fridge.

1. Some skin-friendly ingredients to look for in store-bought products are aloe vera, cocoa butter, vitamin E, lavender oil, and tea.
2. White or apple cider vinegars can be used to hasten healing, soothe your pain, and prevent blistering and peeling. Dampen a wash cloth with the vinegar and periodically dab the liquid onto the burns. Vinegar can also be added to bath water.
3. Pretend you’re a hot dog! Slather some mustard onto those sunburns.
4. Crush a raw tomato and apply it to the burned areas. This will be painful, but you will find that it speeds healing.

Best hint....
Dont fuck with it... the less you treat it with some bird brained home remedy , the better off you will be.
take something for discomfort... motrin 800 mg three times a day for three days. will take the edge off of the pain and will help to decrease inflamation.

I know it is a little late now, and your burn has definitely healed naturally over a period of two weeks. But for next time, if the burn is bad, I would highly recommend Silverdine cream. It has to be prescribed by a doctor, but it is definitely worth the hassle if you are in major pain. I was blistered really bad by the sun when I was little, and it was cleared up in no time when I used the cream.

This is the best stuff ever. Its called Save A Tan.

http://www.gotchacoveredkauai.com/w_save-a-tan.html

It was originally made in Hawaii, so I think you can trust that they know what they are talking about. After a burn this stuff completely soothes everything. It also does a great job of preserving a tan!

I surf pretty much every day. I got seriously burned a week ago and is now peeling (sick), I used LIDOCAINE on my skin to help with the stinging and such.