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JDman on Jul-6-2007 at 3:22:09 PM PDT

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Yes, that's my leg. Yes, it hurts like hell. No, it's not photoshopped.

I was in the sun all day yesterday without sunscreen and now my legs / arms are really sore. I put some aloe gel on the burns, but that only seems to provide very temporary relief. Can anyone give me some good advice for dealing with a sunburn?

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The Aloe in the fridge worked great!

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Solution #1 submitted by venulia on Jul-7-2007

I would suggest that you soak whatever parts of you that are sunburned in a tub of cool/cold water. That quells the heat of the burn and works best soon after you discover you are burned.

Also, when you are applying the aloe (or whatever cream/salve), put it in the fridge first so it goes on nice and cold.

Stay away from anything hot. And by all means, no more sun!

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Solution #2 submitted by pearl on Jul-7-2007

Solution #3 submitted by pearl on Jul-7-2007

Solution #4 submitted by Lauren Carmack on Jul-9-2007

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Added by Tara Ferris on 7/18/2007 11:48:53 AM

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vitamin E oil applied topically to the burn. Works great!

Solution Submitted on 7/9/2007 5:32:02 PM

Lauren Carmack submitted a solution. Click here to rate the solution or add comments.

Aside from all of the normal stuff, there are a couple of things i used that worked fairly well when i had a horrible sunburn. Maybe they might help you.
Go to the a drug store near you and look for the Bath Treatment boxes. They have special boxes for sunburn. Also, look for Solarcaine. Its made with aloe to cool your skin and temporarily relieve pain. Its amazing.
Good luck! i hope you feel better.

Solution Submitted on 7/7/2007 7:39:58 PM

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"Grate a potato and apply it to the burned area. The starch will cool and soothe the burn." I know that raw potatoe juice cures ulcers. So, I think this should help with the healing.

If this still does not work, look a the link below for more:
http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_sunb.htm

I hope you will find at least one thing that works for you.
Good lucks!

Solution Submitted on 7/7/2007 6:34:01 PM

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Mix 2 cups of apple cider vinegar with an equal amount of water, then sponge the liquid over the sunburned area. Be gentle! The treatment will ease the burning and help the skin to heal. (from Natures' Amazing cure-alls: Garlic, Vinegar & Honey)

Solution Submitted on 7/7/2007 9:24:16 AM

venulia submitted a solution. Click here to rate the solution or add comments.

I would suggest that you soak whatever parts of you that are sunburned in a tub of cool/cold water. That quells the heat of the burn and works best soon after you discover you are burned.

Also, when you are applying the aloe (or whatever cream/salve), put it in the fridge first.

Stay away from anything hot. And by all means, no more sun!

Added by venulia on 7/7/2007 9:18:45 AM

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omg! are you okay?

Added by andrew on 7/7/2007 9:04:33 AM

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Ouch! That's not pretty!

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