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Please help HORRIBLY and PAINFULY sunburnt!

we went tubing and i forgot sunscreen on the back of my legs. they are now extremely burnt and im in constant pain when i move. any remedies?

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  1. KingofSwords - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by KingofSwords Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:25PM

    It looks bad but it works - Noxzema.

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  2. Kneth55 - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by Kneth55 Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:35PM

    Aloe, Aloe, Aloe! As weird as it sounds too if you can use it fresh from the plant use it, it works better. I burnt my legs horribly about a month and a half ago down in Jamaica and a local women gave me the cream fresh from the plant and it took away the pain and soothed it down really quick.

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  3. mistamew - 18-21 years old - female

    Reply by mistamew Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:45PM

    Hurray aloe^_^

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  4. Kneth55 - 18-21 years old - male

    Reply by Kneth55 Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:57PM

    I know, I think I would've been stuck in bed for days if it wasn't for it.

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  5. looking4realdeal - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by looking4realdeal Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:28PM

    fresh aloe and some ice packs to reduce the temperature, also some tylenol will help with the pain. :) hope you feel a little better in the morning.

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  6. SupermanDC - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by SupermanDC Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:25PM

    Get Some Aloe Vera at your local drug store or ask a druggist at your local drug store ... they can help you fast.

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  7. drdrizzle - 41-45 years old - male

    Reply by drdrizzle Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:26PM

    the best!! Pulls the heat right out.

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  8. CarlaW - 61-65 years old - female

    Posted by CarlaW Jul 27th, 2012 at 11:39AM

    I agree with those who say Noxema. It stops the pain and calms the burn. Immediate relief.
    Aloe works but doesn't help the pain.
    Another OLD remedy is TEA. Brew some bags of very strong tea. Cool and apply with a terry-cloth rag or tissue(something soft.)
    The tanic acid will reduce the inflamation. (use regular bags and not certain if decafenated is the same) Brand doesn't matter. The sronger the better. Have a friend put it on. Be sure to place a towel between you and your sheets as it will likely stain. It will only temporary stain your skin.

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  9. Ethereal345 - 31-35 years old

    Posted by Ethereal345 Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:32PM

    Vinegar is also helpful.

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  10. SimplyBeing - 51-55 years old - male

    Reply by SimplyBeing Jul 26th, 2012 at 9:00PM

    Really? Wow, I thought MOAR BEER was always helpful.... Maybe that explains the dark spots...

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  11. bongus - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by bongus Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:31PM

    noxzema cold cream.

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  12. GrandPaRoo - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by GrandPaRoo Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:25PM

    You have a radiation burn. Take a long, cool shower, allowing the water to run over the sunburned area.

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  13. KlaraVoyet - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by KlaraVoyet Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:25PM

    Put a cool wet towel across your legs and lay in front of a fan. Use aloe. Honey is also good for burns.

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  14. CarlaW - 61-65 years old - female

    Reply by CarlaW Aug 8th, 2012 at 11:16AM

    Honey yes. Will fix anything. But it has to be non-pasteurized. Straight from the hive. I heard a story from a lady who used non pasteurized honey for cataract removal. A drop a day removed the build up. No scars and even gave her better sight.

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  15. NigelDoes - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by NigelDoes Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:24PM

    Aloe Vera gel works pretty well and is all natural. Just make sure it's 100% aloe and no alcohol.

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  16. spooky8 - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by spooky8 Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:24PM

    Aloe...lots and lots of it...also take Tylenol

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  17. jatpack3 - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by jatpack3 Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:24PM

    If they are blistered you have a problem....if not...a cool bath and some aloe or a product call solacane....it is a aloe gel with a topical anesthesia.

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  18. OurOnlyTime - 22-25 years old - male

    Reply by OurOnlyTime Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:28PM

    why blistered, problem?

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  19. jatpack3 - male

    Reply by jatpack3 Jul 26th, 2012 at 8:34PM

    Blistered skin is a second degree burn and can become infected....plus it can leave a scar.

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