Any good remedies?

Question

Sun Burn On the back.Ive used aloe but it only keeps my back cool for like 10 minutes and then i have to put more on and i want some sleep tonite.any good suggestions?

Answer 1

I would avoid any home-made prep, it can be armful...Simply cool down the part with water, have a cold shower.

Take 3-4 granules of Urtica urens 5 or 7 CH for the pain and put on the back a solution made by 20 drops of Urtica diluted in a cup of water.

You can also try Calendula.

But be patience, to get burn you have spent some time in the sun. Do not expect that the effects of it fades away in minutes. Sorry!

Get well soon.

Answer 2

Actually, one of the best ways is something you've already found... Aloe Vera. It soothes any tissue it touches, so it helps quite a bit.

However, as you've found, just rubbing it on doesn't last terribly long, so I would recommend getting a bottle of the liquid (not a cream, but pure Aloe Vera juice) and pour it into a bath while the tub is filling with water (a quart or so should work). You could even add a couple drops of Vitamin E oil to help heal a bit, too. Don't use any soaps in that bath, though... that could irritate the burn. Once the bath is ready, just lay in it with the affected area completely immersed the whole time.

You can lay there for as long as you'd like (adding hot water when needed so it doesn't get too cold), but that should soothe a lot of the burning for a while. You can use a shower to rinse off any residue, but whatever you do, be very careful when drying your back (try dabbing/blotting your towel and not rubbing).

Also, if you would like more benefits, there are some supplements you could take internally to help the health of your skin. Some of the most popular ones are Biotin, Silica (commonly from Horsetail), Squalene, Hyaluronic Acid, MSM, L-Cysteine, Collagen, and most antioxidants.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I have heard that tomatoe juice is effective,however,there may be some stinging.

Answer 4

Cucumbers are naturally cooling.  The internal temp of a cucumber is (almost) always 10deg.  cooler than the temp of the room.  try slicing them and putting them on the burn. They naturally draw out the heat, and reduce swelling.  that is why women put them on their eyes.  They reduce puffiness around the eyes, aka, swelling...

Answer 5

pop a pain killer and drink lots of water.

Answer 6

You could try one of the following:

1. Make a paste of barley, turmeric and unflavored yogurt, in equal portions.  Grind the barley to powder form before adding the turmeric and yogurt.  Apply to the sunburn.

2.  Apply aloe vera gel, apple cider vinegar, or plantain to the sunburn.

3.  The tannic acid in tea helps to draw the 'burn' out of the sunburn and helps to heal it.  Usually after just one application, the pain is gone and the "red" is usually gone.  This does help with the pain, but won't stop any peeling.  Try using cold tea bags or even make a strong tea and then applying to the burn.

4.  You could try dipping gauze in milk and applying it to the burn.

Answer 7

I always used Noxema when I was growing up.

Answer 8

I'm a lifeguard and we put aloe in the fridge. it helps better when its colder. If you have any tea tree leaf or eucalyptus oils those really help too. I also wrap ice packs in wet wash clothes when it gets really bad.

Answer 9

vinegar works really well on sunburns it smells bad but its worth it