Sunburn and scarring

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  1. beebie's Avatar
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    Sunburn and scarring
    I am sunburnt - I have extensive scars on my arms and the bigger ones have become incredibly raised and taut (ordinarily they are all healed, white etc).

    Just wondering aside from the usual water, moisturiser and painkillers is there antything extra I can do to soothe the burnt scarring?
  2. rainbowdust's Avatar
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    Re: Sunburn and scarring
    Aloe vera skin gel works well, it eases the pain and the peeling. But if the sunburn is really bad, maybe you should go doctors?
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    Re: Sunburn and scarring
    Can't offer you any practical advice for now, but make sure that you put strong sun lotion frequently on next time, scars burn A LOT easier than normal skin.
  4. Jamie's Avatar
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    Re: Sunburn and scarring
    (Original post by beebie)
    I am sunburnt - I have extensive scars on my arms and the bigger ones have become incredibly raised and taut (ordinarily they are all healed, white etc).

    Just wondering aside from the usual water, moisturiser and painkillers is there antything extra I can do to soothe the burnt scarring?
    I'm confused. You mean you are scarred from sunburn or have scars from cutting yourself (or an accident) which have themselves been burnt by sun?
  5. 1992dean's Avatar
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    I got burnt last year where I feel asleep
    There is not to much you can do

    Just the usual stuff

    Be careful next time


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