Remedy To Treat Sun Poisoning

What do you use to stop itching from sun poisoning?
( 4 Mar 2009)

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There are a couple of things you can do at home to relieve the sting from sun poisoning. However, it is best you know that for most part, this particular problem has a life span and will follow that life span before it ends. For a mild case of sun poisoning, you can take some easy measures to resolve the itching.

However, if you are faced with a severe case of sun poisoning, then it may just be so that these measures may just not work on you at all. Before you proceed, it is good to be aware of this fact. You can start to relive the severe itching and burning sensations by having a bath to which a little bit of calamine lotion has been added.

This lotion has very strong cooling properties which will help to get rid of the discomfort almost at once. It is very highly recommended for rashes and itching of all kinds. In fact, you can keep applying this lotion as soon as your skin starts burning again. It is completely harmless and will not really have any negative side effects either. A cool bath will also help to relieve the itching. But this is a totally momentary method. Do keep in mind that you should not towel off after a bath when you are suffering from sun poisoning. Instead, it is preferable that you drip dry your body.

Another excellent method is to apply buttermilk all over your body. You can make a runny watery concoction by yourself with a tablespoon of fresh and unflavored yogurt and a glass of water. Blend well and use a cotton ball to pat all over the burnt areas. This will give you immediate relief from the pain and discomfort. Buttermilk also has healing properties that will help to heal your skin. You can also add a pinch of turmeric powder to this home made lotion. It has anti septic properties that will help to heal your skin faster. Another excellent, though expensive option is to apply a paste made with sandalwood powder and rose water to the entire sun burnt areas of your body. Sandalwood has healing as well as soothing properties that will help to take care of your infection, if you have any. Rose water will cool your skin down and make you feel better almost at once. Try these remedies in tandem or individually to see which works best for you.

answered by G M on 4 Mar 2009, 12:24:08

Remedy To Treat Sun Poisoning

What do you use to stop itching from sun poisoning? ( 4 Mar 2009)

What do you use to stop itching from sun poisoning?
( 4 Mar 2009)