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The gym I work out has free tanning. I decided to try it the other day for the first time and went into the tanning bed for 10 mins. Big Mistake. I later found out as a newbie to tanning beds I should only go in for about 3 mins my first few times and work my way up.
Now I am sunburned almost head to toe. Was wondering if anyone had any secret tips how to reduce the pain and to make sure I don't peel.
I am waiting for this to go away before I try again and lessoned learned I will start at a less time.
kelmac07
08-05-2011, 10:01 AM
Bath with epson salt and rub aloe vera on burned areas.
pnoon
08-05-2011, 10:04 AM
Aloe vera. Works wonders.
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Fordman4ever
08-05-2011, 10:14 AM
Thats gonna be a lot of aloe.
hammondc
08-05-2011, 10:14 AM
Ibuprofen
LostAbbott
08-05-2011, 10:15 AM
Aspirin. Start taking two now and continue every four hours for the next two days. The burn will completely go away and you should not peel. This is coming from the whites man alive. It is amazing.
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Conch Republican
08-05-2011, 10:49 AM
I heard urine helps...you should pee yourself...frequent golden showers, removes the sting
NCRadioMan
08-05-2011, 10:51 AM
Red lamp oil or a product similar called Red Oil will take the pain away.
MurphysLaw
08-05-2011, 10:54 AM
Check for drug store for something with aloe and licocaine, really helps take away the sting and cut down on peeling
That's Lidocaine Brian. I have a big bottle I got from Walmart called Ocean Potion with lidocaine. When I get sunburned around to two day mark it starts itching which really feels like 232,000 needles being stuck into me all at once. I rub this stuff on about every hour or two and the lidocaine kills the pain.
MurphysLaw
08-05-2011, 11:26 AM
you're right, typo on my part, thanks Greg!
Check for drug store for something with aloe and licocaine, really helps take away the sting and cut down on peeling
I will look for this at Walmart tonight! Thanks
ucla695
08-05-2011, 11:54 AM
Check for drug store for something with aloe and licocaine, really helps take away the sting and cut down on peeling
:tpd: This stuff is great!
kaisersozei
08-05-2011, 12:16 PM
Stay hydrated. In fact, overhydrate. Drink as much water as you can stand, and then drink some more. Drink until your pee is so clear it's invisible.
Avoid using soap on the sunburned areas for a few days. I know, sounds gross, especially when you're trying to wash all that aloe off, but your skin will need as much of its natural oils as possible to keep from drying out.
Good luck!
Slow Triathlete
08-05-2011, 12:34 PM
I pray that you put a towel or something over the "man parts".
Lear31MX
08-05-2011, 12:55 PM
Gin, Vodka, Scotch, Wiskey.
Aloe Vera gel, aspirin and time
Noxema, it cools and keeps your skin from drying out.
bruceolee
08-05-2011, 03:14 PM
I have erythropoietic protoporphyria so I burn checking the mail. Any good anti-inflammatory and a big bottle of aloe. Avoid the sun for a couple weeks, wear a hat, sunglasses, and a long sleeve shirt for any prolonged exposure to the sun.
The pain isnt so bad, but a few hours ago the itching started. It is miserable.
The pain isnt so bad, but a few hours ago the itching started. It is miserable.
I almost have to be baker acted and put in the mental home when that happens it makes me absolutely lose my mind.:td
Step 1 - Don't fake and bake.
Step 2 - If you must, please do not tell a bunch of dudes that you did.
Step 3 - Get better buddy:D
Step 1 - Don't fake and bake.
Step 2 - If you must, please do not tell a bunch of dudes that you did.
Step 3 - Get better buddy:D
LOL. I thought about that after I posted:)
emopunker2004
08-05-2011, 09:44 PM
Step 1 - Don't fake and bake.
Step 2 - If you must, please do not tell a bunch of dudes that you did.
Step 3 - Get better buddy:D
:gary
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