Saturday, November 7, 2009

I got a really bad sunburn about 6 months ago and.?

I can still feel it!
I was in the sun for around 5 hours in a 40 degree day in and out of water, (i know, I know) im stupid. But enough of that ok.
I was bad! I had it half way down my back, burnt up the side of my left leg and mildly on the face, I couldn't walk on my leg for about a week, and my back was like leather and blistered badly I had to sleep on a t-towl at night so it wouldn't dampen the bed.
6 months later it's all gone, but at times after a shower my back feels all dry and cracked, but its not if you know what i mean?
This feeling dosn't last long but should I be feeling this?
So is there any nerve damage there?
or is it all phycological because it was so bad?
Please help and best answer gets 10 points.
Thanks.
Answer:
When you take a shower use just warm water and not real hot, once you dry off have bf or hubby condition your back with a nice lotion that has moisturizer in it. Your skin was damaged by the sunburn and probably is still tender...this will help it heal. As far as the rest of this summer goes make sure if you go swimming or are on beach that you use a sun block on your shoulders and back. Try not to expose the skin to more damage. Part of it may be just psychological but why not it won't hurt to keep your back moisturized plus you will enjoy it when your bf or hubby is taken care of you.LOL We all need that once in awhile.
dry and cracked just means you have dry skin. has nothing to do with the sun burn
Try using a body scrub a couple of times a week, and apply a good quality body lotion after each shower or bath.The skin will be very badly dehydrated.Good luck
you should use a moisterizing lotion after each shower. you probably burnt the second layer of your skin and it will take a while for it to heal. hope you feel better soon.
you could try a product called aqueous cream. its a great moisturiser and is used very often to treat a burn during the recovery period. nerve damage is a possibility as is psychological. have someone else run a piece of ice over your skin - this may help testing any loss of sensation. http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...best of luck, hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area email if you still have questions - send photos
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