I SUNBURNED so BAD I have BLISTERS...What should I do..?????!
Question:
I SUNBURNED so BAD I have BLISTERS...What should I do..?????
Im in soo much pain...Because I dunburned so bad at the beach that I have blisters all over my back and shoulders....I cant even sleep good because they hurt so bad...Should I pop them or leave them alone??and what should I put on them for the pain???....Yes I used sunblock but I stayed out their for 3 hours and still got burnt...
Answers:
DO NOT POP THE BLISTERS! It can and usually does cause infection. You really should go to the Emergency room and have a doctor look at it. If you can't. Take a Luke warm shower (Do not scrub the sun burned part). Pat your self dry with a towel, and apply vinegar to the sun burned parts. Using a soft wash cloth or cotton balls. I know it sounds weird but it works to take the heat and some of the pain away. After the vinegar dries, apply an over the counter anti-biotic cream or ointment. Do not cover the area while you are sleeping. Sleep on your tummy or side. If you get worse or are running a fever. See a doctor.
Take care,
Kali :-)
Nurse Practitioner