Thread: Sun Poisoning, PMLE

Matrix... come on, you really want medical advice from this group of hoodlums? Just kidding, there may be a doctor in the house for all I know. That sucks that you get afflicated every summer, considering you live in SoCal. Check webmd.com maybe, or a detmetologist or pharmacist even. I think sun poisioning is a short term condition though, maybe you have some type of sun/skin allergy?

Either way, I feel for you. Any type of skin itch or sun burn is crappy...

Doctors? I ask them already and what they give me is hydrocortisone and cool water with washcloth. I googling the web and the treatment is the same: hydrocortisone and cool water with washcloth.
Even my sister (a pharmist) said the same althought she told me to get some lotion with aloe to smooth the paint but that doesn't help either.
Someone on this board may have the same skin problem as me ....

If you use vinegar on a sun burn it helps take some of the sting away. Used that trick quite a few times while growing up.

I thought vinager was for jellyfish stings? Or is that pee? Hum, I'd try vinager first, then **** on yourself... LMAO

Sorry for making fun of your afflication, it must suck to have. If I am out of line, let me know...

I just called my mother. She has had the problem for 30+ years. The only thing she has ever had to work is hydrocortisone. But she also said that it takes a long time and many repeat applications to work. She has never been able to get a doctor to give her anything different.

Have you tried any of the burn creams or sprays that contain a higher percentage of lidocaine than solarcaine?

I am your god. You will obey me because I know the near-suicide inducing itch of severe sunburn. There is a product called bag balm at walgreens that will allieviate the itching. It smells a little, it's similar to icy-hot in consistency. It's widely used on irritated cow udders (hence the name). Nothing else will do- it's in a little square green metal container- google it up. it's seriously the only reason I am alive today. Was recommended by someone better that a DR.- an Indiana farmer. Once you have it you will see by reading the box- it's awesome stuff. By the way- you owe me 50 bucks for this visit

speakin of which. i need to go to sea world next week.

Originally Posted by e39dream

I am your god. You will obey me because I know the near-suicide inducing itch of severe sunburn. There is a product called bag balm at walgreens that will allieviate the itching. It smells a little, it's similar to icy-hot in consistency. It's widely used on irritated cow udders (hence the name). Nothing else will do- it's in a little square green metal container- google it up. it's seriously the only reason I am alive today. Was recommended by someone better that a DR.- an Indiana farmer. Once you have it you will see by reading the box- it's awesome stuff. By the way- you owe me 50 bucks for this visit

I was gonna suggest the same as well, though I've found it called "udder cream" or something like that.

For the pass couple day, I was smell like an automechanic. That Bag Balm is sure smell like bearing grease.
Other than the smell, it's kinda messy like Vaseline (Jelly base one).
I am not sure Bag Balm really help or because the problem getting better over time. When I had BB on, it still itch but not as intense as before.
Thanks for the suggestion e39dream, it add one more product to my "collections"
As of now, it's 95% over. Man, it's greate to get back to normal.