Can i still get sun burned when i put on sun block?
i'm really white and i never see the sun.
Answer:
you can get burnt. so i'll give you some info bout what to do when you do get burnt. prevention is better than cure of course.
cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter or salt or tea or potato or shaving cream or olive oil or deep heat- not until the skin is fully healed! ignore anyone who advises any of these!
i would advise that you cover the burnt area with sterile paraffin wax or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent)
cover the burnt area in paraffin wax after cleaning and removing any burst blisters - these are just sites of infection and will take longer to heal. wash and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.
cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt. - please note that cling wrap isn't always practical, like on your face.
paraffin creates a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain as it protects sensitised nerves. the paraffin imitates the natural oils secreted by the skin. skin cells are better able to multiply and regenerate with this treatment. pain is also helped. make sure you buy plenty of this paraffin - as the burn heals switch to aqueous cream bp.(aqueous cream has a bunch of paraffin in it plus some moisturisers - look out for stuff that also contains sorbolene or glycerine as these help also). following this regime definitely will help your sunburn heal faster and peel less. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids- this is a function of healthy skin.
so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top as long as there is no broken skin this works great. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.
long term treatment to prevent scarring or loss of function due to contractures(as skin heals it can tighten reducing how much you can move - a skin graft is necessary to repair this). daily moisturiser, daily stretches - talk to a physio, pressure bandages like tubigrip, massaging the scar. this all reduce/flatten the scar and minimise the need for further treatment/surgery.
please note that this is an explanation based on the many questions that have been asked on ByeDr.com. all treatments are used in hospital and when done correctly by a health professional hugely improve the outcomes of burns patients.
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hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area
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finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons. anything more serious than sunburn should be seen by a burns trained doctor or nurse.
yes the best thing to do is make sure your sun block is new and put it on every few hours and if you get in the water make sure you reapply right after you get out just keep loading it on and have fun
If you cover every inch of your body with at least 30 spf then you shouldnt get burned. Any more than that and it doesnt really matter.
Yes. Sun block will only partly shield you. Part of the rays will pass through. Moreover, sun block tends to wear off
Of course you can! Read the directions on the container and follow them closely! This applies to most, if not all, commercial products. If you are not from the tropics, be especially vigilante!
Trusty me I am a very fair skinned Anglo from the northern latitudes!
Use SPF 40 and reapply frequently. Also wear a hat even on overcast days. Don't forget to put it on your face ears.
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