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How can I even out my peeling skin?

Asked by thingdo about 1 year ago, 8 answers.

Okay, so I've only had the sunburn for two days then it instantly went tan. A few days after that. It started peeling. And now it looks sooo nasty cause I've got spots of tan where it didn't peel off still on me, while there are other parts where I'm...

lighter, so it looks like I'm a freaking cheetah or something!!

How do I it to stop peeling and go back to one color??!?!?

Answered by funadvice on Aug 23, 2007, 12:15PM
| 42412 answers.

Its too late now, Use more sublock next time...

Answered by saveferris_89 on Aug 23, 2007, 12:17PM
| 33 answers.

You won't get back to one color but the best thing to do is keep really really hydrated. drink water and constantly put lotion on the area.

Answered by funadvice on Aug 23, 2007, 12:19PM
| 42412 answers.

Ahh that happened to me recently. I agree with above - be careful always use sunblock. But now I suggest you keep the skin moisturised with an aftersun or intensive moisturiser (like vaseline), get plently to drink and sleep helps cure anything.

Answered by amblessed on Aug 23, 2007, 12:20PM
| 8544 answers.

TREATMENT:

There is no immediate cure for sunburns, but the pain can be relieved by hydrating the skin. This is done by applying products containing aloe, vitamin E, or both.[9] Vinegar is a remedy for the stinging sensation on a burn and any products with lidocaine can prevent healing and damage skin.[citation needed] Drinking fluids can aid in hydration, and eating high protein foods will assist tissue repair. Analgesics such as acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil) can also reduce pain.[9] One method to treatment involves applying a clean washcloth soaked with cool milk like a cold compress, since the lactic acid will help reduce inflammation and the cool towel will soothe the pain.[10]

Blistered skin, with or without open sores, should heal on its own. As with any other open skin wound, it is best to avoid lotions or other directly applied ointments. However, antibacterial solutions and gauze can prevent skin infections.

The best treatment for most sunburns is time. Given a few weeks, they will heal.[9] Overall, the most important aspect of sunburn care is to avoid the sun while healing, and to take precautions to prevent future burns.

Answered by funadvice on Aug 23, 2007, 02:34PM
| 42412 answers.

As your sunburn peels, you are revealing a layer of new skin which will be of a different color.

One of the best topical solutions you can use on a burn is aloe gel with the lidocaine in it. It soothes the burn as well as softens and moisturizes the skin.

Answered by thingdo on Aug 23, 2007, 05:26PM

lol...well it's not hurting anymore...it's just kinda itchy. but I wanted to know how to stop the peeling and if there was a way to get my skin color back.

Answered by natashaacton on Mar 02, 2008, 07:22PM

on the parts that are peeled put on a self tanning lotion

Answered by helpfullone on Mar 12, 2008, 12:06PM

I have the same problem on my face though what you have to do is if you have an aloe tree cut off a branch and open it up. then lather your face up with it thats the secret it should finish the jof for u

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