I have a very bad sunburn in which the pain won't stop, even with aloe vera. Help!

Jul 18, 2016

Brook A.

I have sunburned my WHOLE frontside, neck to feet, and it hurts so much and I've used almost a whole can of aloe vera spray, since it hurts to touch I didn't want to buy the gel, and it still hurts even after spray. What should I do?

Jul 18, 2016

Meagan M.

I do this for my boyfriend but I put aloe into an ice cube tray and let it freeze. It is super relieving and it won't hurt the sun burn. Also, if you feel it's extremely bad I would suggest seeing a doctor.

Jul 18, 2016

Meagan M.

Also, a milk bath may help too. It's kind of last resort. But aloe cubes are amazing!

Jul 18, 2016

Mary P.

The original noxema face cream can take out the burn. Same with yogurt and milk, and I believe baking soda.

Jul 18, 2016

Brook A.

thank you guys!

Jul 18, 2016

patty s.

Soak a wash cloth in cold milk and apply on top of your sunburn. It will be best if you get an aloe vera plant and apply the gel from it.

Jul 18, 2016

Claire H.

You can buy aloe Vera gel, which I think is stronger. But if it's so bad you can't sleep, go to a doctor. Seriously. People thing sunburns are trivial, but they can blister and scar just like any other burn. If you need medical help, get it.

Jul 18, 2016

Brook A.

Thanks!

Jul 18, 2016

Faith D.

Also Motrin. Not Tylenol. The Motrin will help with the swelling.

Jul 19, 2016

Sara C.

Try vitamin e oil it works wonders!

Jul 19, 2016

Shelby H.

If you take a hot shower like not warm water hot water it helps sunburn. I had bad sunburn on my back and it itched horribly and I took a hot shower couple times a day and the heat helped soothe the pain. Hope it works for you!

Jul 20, 2016

Maggie S.

Solarcaine aloe gel is a medicated aloe. You can get it at Walgreens or CVS. I agree with Faith D. about taking Motrin. Just remember to keep the burned areas as moist as possible. I hope you find relief!

Jul 20, 2016

Brook A.

Thanks Maggie S and all of the above.

Jul 21, 2016

Yaya B.

I doubt hot water will help...definitely don't risk it. my dad had bad painful 3rd degree burns and he used the natural aloe very plant instead of the pomade the doctors gave him and he healed so fast. just take the leaf and split it and apply all over. its sticky but worth it.such a healing plant,also its best if its cold like from the fridge.

Jul 22, 2016

Brook A.

Thanks Yaya B