Help! Sun burn with unbearable itching.

AdamZ · 05-17-2012, 06:48 PM

I have tried everything and nothing is working. I am about to go to the ER because this itching is just soooo unbearable. I've probably taken enough tylonal to kill a small person. I have used itching spray and aloe. Any ideas? Yeah, posting on a car forum about sun burn...obviously I am desperate.

POWERFREAK · 05-17-2012, 06:49 PM

Aloe

AdamZ · 05-17-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

Aloe

Didn't work :/

POWERFREAK · 05-17-2012, 06:51 PM

Benadryl

POWERFREAK · 05-17-2012, 06:52 PM

Jack daniels

MagnumForceGB · 05-17-2012, 06:53 PM

Wife had this problem about a month ago. It may sound weird, but take a hot shower, get all the crap you have put on your back off, then lay on a heating pad. You have what is known as the "Hell itch". You need to use heat to help the itching.

Here is a nice link to people discussing the problem.
http://www.medkb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/...n-extreme-itch

onelapdoc · 05-17-2012, 06:53 PM

If you go to the ER they are seriously going to laugh at you. Higher dose benadryl and aloe are the best OTC choices. They may try steroids, but most likely antihistamines and deal with it is what you'll be told.

Overflow · 05-17-2012, 06:58 PM

Are you peeling yet?

AdamZ · 05-17-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Overflow

Are you peeling yet?

no

AdamZ · 05-17-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Wife had this problem about a month ago. It may sound weird, but take a hot shower, get all the crap you have put on your back off, then lay on a heating pad. You have what is known as the "Hell itch". You need to use heat to help the itching.

Here is a nice link to people discussing the problem.
http://www.medkb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/...n-extreme-itch

"Hell itch"...perfectly describes it.

toesuf94 · 05-17-2012, 07:06 PM

vinegar poured on a towel will work. Place a towel over your burn and have somebody pour white vinegar over the towel. It will soothe the burn and cool you. It works.

AdamZ · 05-17-2012, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Wife had this problem about a month ago. It may sound weird, but take a hot shower, get all the crap you have put on your back off, then lay on a heating pad. You have what is known as the "Hell itch". You need to use heat to help the itching.

Here is a nice link to people discussing the problem.
http://www.medkb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/...n-extreme-itch

Thanks for this site. I will definitely try the hot water.

toesuf94 · 05-17-2012, 07:09 PM

Seriously, google vinegar and sunburns. It works very effectively. Hot water may make the burn worse.

AdamZ · 05-17-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

Seriously, google vinegar and sunburns. It works very effectively. Hot water may make the burn worse.

Well it's starting to heal so hot water won't hurt it. I am at work so I can't get to vineger or I would try it. I do have a shower at work though so I will give the hot water a try. If it does make it worse though I may just take my five seven out of my duty belt and shoot myself >.<

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MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	Wife had this problem about a month ago. It may sound weird, but take a hot shower, get all the crap you have put on your back off, then lay on a heating pad. You have what is known as the "Hell itch". You need to use heat to help the itching. Here is a nice link to people discussing the problem. http://www.medkb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/...n-extreme-itch __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

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onelapdoc Drives: 2LT/RS coupe M6 IBM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Springfield, Tn Posts: 63	If you go to the ER they are seriously going to laugh at you. Higher dose benadryl and aloe are the best OTC choices. They may try steroids, but most likely antihistamines and deal with it is what you'll be told.

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toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	vinegar poured on a towel will work. Place a towel over your burn and have somebody pour white vinegar over the towel. It will soothe the burn and cool you. It works. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

05-17-2012, 07:09 PM	#13
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Seriously, google vinegar and sunburns. It works very effectively. Hot water may make the burn worse. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!