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whiterosebeka · 6th Jul 2011, 10:31 AM

so, i tried out that job. and it was me walking around tryin to find people that would have their windshield replaced. well it consisted of me in the sun for 2 weeks...every day aside from sats and sundays. i decided i didn't get along with the job and quit. here's the thing.

i have fair skin and freckles and somewhat red hair, (scots-irish) well, i never remembered to always apply sun block. so for a week i forgot to. so i was out in the sun walking around from 8 am to around 5 pm. now i'm badly sun burnt. on one arm atleast.

so i haven't been on the job since this past friday. but the sun burn is now starting to blister and peel on the back of my hand and a little past my wrist. idk i'm freaking out. i've started applying 100% real shea butter....

what is it? is it sun poisoning? or is it just me freaking out over nothing?

6th Jul 2011, 10:57 AM

This happened to my brothers ex fiancee everytime she sunburned. She has really sensitive skin. Anyway to combat it all she did was apply aloe vera untill it was gone.

TheWanderer · 6th Jul 2011, 12:18 PM

red head with very sensitive skin here got sun poisoning once. It sucked. You shouldnt be concerned unless 1) it hurts really bad. 2) if you notice any sort of discharge.

Anyhow sunburns will blister and peel. Its the natural process of your body shedding dead skin. Take a look at some actaul pictures of sun poisoning and skin cancer. Im sure you will see a major difference to what is there and on your hand.

But if you are concerned you could always go to see a doctor or what is it a dermatologist????

**KaraBulut** · 6th Jul 2011, 04:07 PM

There are sunburn creams that you can buy at pharmacies/chemists shops. Most have a combination of an anesthestic and hydrocortisone. While you're there, buy a sunblock cream and use it anytime you go outside- particularly now while you have a sunburn.

RaeofLite · 6th Jul 2011, 06:33 PM

ALOE VERA! Works wonders on cooling it and minimizing any scaring.

Toneth · 8th Jul 2011, 10:41 PM

you can also take tylenol for light pain, solarcain will offer pretty immediate relief, and using aloe vera with lidocain will help it heal, I've had 2nd degree sunburns myself, also being a ginger, best of luck to you, i know it hurts like hell

suninthesky · 9th Jul 2011, 07:11 AM

Yogurt! No, really. People think I'm crazy, but it works. Just put it on your arm and wrap it with saran wrap.

6th Jul 2011, 10:31 AM	#1
whiterosebeka Well Known Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Greenville, SC Age: 22 Posts: 188 Join Date: May 2011	Sun burn and blisters omg. help.... so, i tried out that job. and it was me walking around tryin to find people that would have their windshield replaced. well it consisted of me in the sun for 2 weeks...every day aside from sats and sundays. i decided i didn't get along with the job and quit. here's the thing. i have fair skin and freckles and somewhat red hair, (scots-irish) well, i never remembered to always apply sun block. so for a week i forgot to. so i was out in the sun walking around from 8 am to around 5 pm. now i'm badly sun burnt. on one arm atleast. so i haven't been on the job since this past friday. but the sun burn is now starting to blister and peel on the back of my hand and a little past my wrist. idk i'm freaking out. i've started applying 100% real shea butter.... what is it? is it sun poisoning? or is it just me freaking out over nothing? __________________ You've crossed the finish line, won the race but lost your mind. Was it worth it after all? I need you here with me, cause love is all we need. Just take a hold of the hand that breaks the fall. I know that I'm no Superman

6th Jul 2011, 10:57 AM	#2
lulu165 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sun burn and blisters omg. help.... This happened to my brothers ex fiancee everytime she sunburned. She has really sensitive skin. Anyway to combat it all she did was apply aloe vera untill it was gone.

6th Jul 2011, 12:18 PM	#3
TheWanderer Pork Lover of EC Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: few friends, cousin, co-workers Location: massachusetts Age: 25 Posts: 335 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Sun burn and blisters omg. help.... red head with very sensitive skin here got sun poisoning once. It sucked. You shouldnt be concerned unless 1) it hurts really bad. 2) if you notice any sort of discharge. Anyhow sunburns will blister and peel. Its the natural process of your body shedding dead skin. Take a look at some actaul pictures of sun poisoning and skin cancer. Im sure you will see a major difference to what is there and on your hand. But if you are concerned you could always go to see a doctor or what is it a dermatologist???? __________________ “Not all those who wander are lost.” - J.R.R Tolkien

6th Jul 2011, 04:07 PM	#4
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,968 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Sun burn and blisters omg. help.... There are sunburn creams that you can buy at pharmacies/chemists shops. Most have a combination of an anesthestic and hydrocortisone. While you're there, buy a sunblock cream and use it anytime you go outside- particularly now while you have a sunburn.

6th Jul 2011, 06:33 PM	#5
RaeofLite I've got the moves like Jagger Full Member Gender: ♀ Orientation: Sapphicly inclined Out Status: My closet is for clothes! Location: BC, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 3,111 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Sun burn and blisters omg. help.... ALOE VERA! Works wonders on cooling it and minimizing any scaring. __________________ People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Bonnie Jean Wasmund (and the lesbians)

8th Jul 2011, 10:41 PM	#6
Toneth homebody extraordinaire Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: northeast ohio Age: 23 Posts: 226 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: Sun burn and blisters omg. help.... you can also take tylenol for light pain, solarcain will offer pretty immediate relief, and using aloe vera with lidocain will help it heal, I've had 2nd degree sunburns myself, also being a ginger, best of luck to you, i know it hurts like hell __________________ "If you can't love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else?" ~Rupaul Andre Charles

9th Jul 2011, 07:11 AM	#7
suninthesky Well Known Full Member Gender: Female Posts: 122 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: Sun burn and blisters omg. help.... Yogurt! No, really. People think I'm crazy, but it works. Just put it on your arm and wrap it with saran wrap.

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