The peeling is the hardest part

[Alicia Leonard]

Sorry, I had a Tom Petty song stuck in my head. You guys know I got through a sunburn, with your help a few weeks ago. Now, I start peeling and don't stop? I swear if it keeps up there will be nothing left of me. Any more good advice on what will stop this. I have tried every lotion under the sun, I think. I have been dealing with this over a week now. Ugh.

 

[Beach Runner]

Daughter had the same problem after her bad sunburn for which she had to take oxycodone. The peeling will eventually stop. Due to having such a bad sunburn, I'd visit a dermatologist yearly for a full-body skin cancer check. Actually everyone should do that.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Daughter had the same problem after her bad sunburn for which she had to take oxycodone. The peeling will eventually stop. Due to having such a bad sunburn, I'd visit a dermatologist yearly for a full-body skin cancer check. Actually everyone should do that.

:shock:
Thanks, BR

 

[BeachbumAggie]

As far as I can tell you just have to scrub until it's gone. I sunburned so badly that I peeled and bled as a kid-I figure I'm SOL on some eventual skin cancer on my nose, cheeks and shoulders.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

As far as I can tell you just have to scrub until it's gone. I sunburned so badly that I peeled and bled as a kid-I figure I'm SOL on some eventual skin cancer on my nose, cheeks and shoulders.

Thanks...........I thinks it's starting to get close to the end. It's just on my forearms and looks funky but the end is near.

 

[Susan Horn]

Maybe you already tried this one too, but I swear by Nivea. I have gross dry foot skin, and Nivea is the only thing that works on that...

 

[Jdarg]

A cheap, rough washcloth and soap.

Then lots of lotion.

Next Seaside Yard Sale, I'm bringing the sunscreen.

 

[ChillPill]

Thanks...........I thinks it's starting to get close to the end. It's just on my forearms and looks funky but the end is near.

To help shed the last layer of your skin, I'd use an exfoliating glove or loofah sponge along with moisturizing body wash (like Dove). Usually works like a charm, so you wont be leaving your skin remnants all over Walton County.

I got too much sun today, so I'll probably be shedding for the weekend!

EDIT: oops I didnt see Jdarg's post. Yeah, what she says! No need to get fancy.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

I learned my lesson. Sunscreen in the car. I've not had a sunburn in years and have been out much more that that day. I think the white sign behind us was like a giant sun tan reflection thingie(technical term)

Thanks everyone. I think I might have it beaten, soon,.....between the scrubbing and the lotions

 

[Beach Runner]

Maybe you already tried this one too, but I swear by Nivea. I have gross dry foot skin, and Nivea is the only thing that works on that...

I'm definitely trying Nivea. I have the same problem. Thanks for the tip!