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| SonofUltrabeast
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| get about 15 gal. of milk poor it in your bath tub and sit in it for about an hour or so, and Drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated and cool and to avoid the possibility of over-exhaustion and sunstroke, or heat exhaustion, keep the air in your house cool to Keep your skin cool to reduce your sunburn, then after you relize your skin is pretty cool take a cold shower Don't use soap (or use as little as possible if you have too) because soap will stip your skin of its natural oils, which are essential to healing your damaged skin. Stay out of direct sunlight, Moisturize your skin, thoroughly and often, to relieve your sunburn (you should avoid heavy dyes or scents) won't do much to relieve pain, but will keep your skin from drying out f you're in a lot of pain and the burn is bordering on severe, an antibacterial ointment like Solarcaine (which contains the local anesthetic llidocaine); consulting a doctor before using medicated lotaions is advisable Take a painkiller to reduce inflammation and irritation An NSAID (non-addictive anti-inflammatory drug) like aspirin or ibuprofen designed specificially to relieve inflammation can help to soothe your skin and reduce the amount of pain you feel while your burn heals Be careful to stay within or below the recommened dosages for these medication The severity of a sunburn can range from lobster pink to can't-get-out-of-bed charred, and the way you treat your sunburn should depend on the degree of the burn. A first-degree sunburn reddens the skin and causes mild pain and irritation. A second-degree sunburn reddens the skin and causes some water blisters as well as possible peeling of the skin as part of the healing process. You should be able to treat both on your own, with the suggestions I offer above. In addition to the prior symptoms, third-degree sunburn (like any third-degree burn) is so deep that it causes lower cell damage and the release of fluid, leaving cracks and eruptions in the skin through which bacterial infection can enter. A third-degree sunburn requires immediate attention from a medical professional. Sunstroke, or heat exhaustion, is the result of spending too much in the heat, without enough hydration (basically your body is overcome with heat) and can accompany a severe sunburn. Symptoms of sunstroke include fatige, dizziness, weakness, profuse sweating, headaches, confusion/delirium, rapid pulse and respiratory rates, and elevated blood pressure. Treat sunstroke immediately by getting away from the sun into a cool place, resting, and drinking lots of fluids. Immediate medical attention is necesary in the event of collapse or severe symptoms. Remember to irritate your skin as less as possible, basicly wear lose clothing |
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