1st Aid Sunburn treatments

[plantman]

After another year of my little teen bambino forgetting to apply enough sunscreen, and come walking in like a glowing 1940's Vegas Marqee sign, I've decided to share a little info on healing a bad burn.

But first, when he was a baby, toddler and young boy, everyone remarked that we had to rush him out of the sun because he was so fair skinned. He never burnt as a baby and toddler and this is why, beta carotene and other super charged foods. He had access to raw goat and cow milk, dried seaweeds, spirulina, Klamath Lake algae and a ton of squash. Squash almost every other day.

It's almost impossible to keep up that level of mineralization with a teen because, well you know, they're human vacuums when it comes to food and that stuff is spensive!

So anyway here we are with a sunburned kid. Here is what I've found out:

On one leg we applied fresh from the leaf raw aloe vera goo - (reminds me of boiled okra honestly.)

To the other leg we applied Castor oil.

The leg that had the aloe vera had the least amount of pain that night. But next day stayed glowing red with heat.

The leg that had castor oil had more pain the next day but less redness and looks to be a day ahead in healing.

I've gone with the less pain route and have had him put the aloe on a few times a day. The heat is gone but he's still red.

...

 

[plantman]

So scratching my head I was wondering what, in all the supplements I have, would help him on his healing journey. For pain we skipped the liver destroying tylenol, and forget ibuprofen and instead have tried a capsule of boswellia (frankinsense) a very helpful anti-inflammatory and he reacted to it quite well stating that it seemed to take away some of the pain.

The second thing I found out was this amazing study on vitamin D. Turns out that they gave people 50,000 to 200,000 IU's of vitamin D3 and found out that it was hugely successful at turning on the healing genes in the skin, reducing redness and pain and shortening healing time.

Fair Use:

Vitamin D may improve sunburn, according to new clinical trial: Results show high doses of vitamin D reduce swelling, inflammation

"In the study, 20 participants were randomized to receive a placebo pill or 50,000, 100,000, or 200,000 IU of vitamin D one hour after a small UV lamp "sunburn" on their inner arm. Researchers followed up with the participants 24, 48, 72 hours and 1 week after the experiment and collected skin biopsies for further testing. Participants who consumed the highest doses of vitamin D had long-lasting benefits -- including less skin inflammation 48 hours after the burn. Participants with the highest blood levels of vitamin D also had less skin redness and a jump in gene activity related to skin barrier repair.

"We found benefits from vitamin D were dose-dependent," said Kurt Lu, MD, senior author on the study and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. "We hypothesize that vitamin D helps promote protective barriers in the skin by rapidly reducing inflammation. What we did not expect was that at a certain dose, vitamin D not only was capable of suppressing inflammation, it was also activating skin repair genes."

The trial is the first to describe acute anti-inflammatory benefits from taking vitamin D."


This is the better of the two links, much more in depth if you like scientific papers :

National Library of Medicine - Sunburn Study and Vitamin D

 

[plantman]

Lastly I gave him a magnesium salt bath on day one and two. The second bath had an additional ingredient: Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castile Soap which honestly made him feel like a million bucks. Apparently peppermint is great for sunburns - who knew? Anyways just posting this info because I wasn't able to find anything on sunburns here. Probably is but my tb2k fu needs practice.

If you have any secret weapons in the fight to stop or heal sunburns, feel free to share!

 

[fi103r]

After another year of my little teen bambino forgetting to apply enough sunscreen, and come walking in like a glowing 1940's Vegas Marquis sign, I've decided to share a little info on healing a bad burn.

But first, when he was a baby, toddler and young boy, everyone remarked that we had to rush him out of the sun because he was so fair skinned. He never burnt as a baby and toddler and this is why, beta carotene and other super charged foods. He had access to raw goat and cow milk, dried seaweeds, spirulina, Klamath Lake algae and a ton of squash. Squash almost every other day.

It's almost impossible to keep up that level of mineralization with a teen because, well you know, they're human vacuums when it comes to food and that stuff is spensive!

So anyway here we are with a sunburned kid. Here is what I've found out:

On one leg we applied fresh from the leaf raw aloe vera goo - reminds me of boiled okra honestly.

To the other leg we applied Castor oil.

The leg that had the aloe vera had the least amount of pain that night and on day two but stayed glowing red with heat.

The leg that had castor oil had more pain the next day but less redness and looks to be a day ahead in healing.

I've gone with the less pain route and have had him put the aloe on a few times a day. The heat is gone but he's still red.

...

Aloe Vera always
a couple of bottles on hand at all times SO and youngest son fry on short notice
me and peanut (oldest son) spf 30 and we are fine
have used aloe back when we had to go outside and trim off a leaf from the plant
now you can get it at the store
progress…

 

[Loretta Van Riet]

As an old "Burn Nurse" from Uof C, we also gave Vitamin C three times a day for healing.
We treated with Aloe if it wasn't a full thickness burn. You did great!

 

[cheyenneplateau]

White Vinegar. Apply on cotton pad to burned area 2 x day. It takes the heat & redness out! I get sun-poisoning easily.
I carry a small bottle to the beach . Its MIRACULOUS!

 

[Intestinal Fortitude]

White Vinegar. Apply on cotton pad to burned area 2 x day. It takes the heat & redness out! I get sun-poisoning easily.
I carry a small bottle to the beach . Its MIRACULOUS!

yep

vinegar

 

[workerbee]

Big thing in keto/primal/carnivore community....
No seed oils = No sunburn

I don't know if it's true, but anecdotally
Yep

 

[Cardinal]

One weird thing I learned ( and experienced) on the FB Carnivore group. is that people who switch to Carnivore diets don't get burned anymore.
So that makes me wonder if it is because that diet gets far more minerals into your system.

 

[summerthyme]

I would try curcumin (plus 10 mg piperine per day) for pain and inflammation.

Summerthyme

 

[Josie]

White Vinegar. Apply on cotton pad to burned area 2 x day. It takes the heat & redness out! I get sun-poisoning easily.
I carry a small bottle to the beach . Its MIRACULOUS!

I have a friend who is a blue eyed ginger. When our kids were younger, they were on the local swim team. So just about every weekend during the summer, there was a meet, and we volunteered to help out. She wore a huge hat and nothing less than SPF50. On those occasions where she did burn, she swore by a vinegar sponge bath. She said you smelled like a salad but it was very soothing.

 

[auxman]

Had a shipmate in the Navy get sunburned so bad during port visit in Italy (he was drunk and passed out) that he was put on bedrest for 3 days... after release from bedrest, the command charged him with "destruction of government property" under the UCMJ... hahahahaha!

 

[plantman]

One weird thing I learned ( and experienced) on the FB Carnivore group. is that people who switch to Carnivore diets don't get burned anymore.
So that makes me wonder if it is because that diet gets far more minerals into your system.

Yeah I fully believe it. I was on the opposite end about 13 years ago as a all raw, vegetarian/vegan and experienced the same. All those greens really mineralize you, however, it's a cleansing diet only as I've learned and can promote chrone's and other ailments if you go past a year. Too much of a good thing. Since then switched back to normal with meat and it made all the difference.

 

[Timberline]

plantman, you might try a milk compress, it definitely worked for my son.

He was in misery with a very bad sunburned back. I filled a big bowl with cold, whole milk and soaked several hand towels in it then placed the towels on his back. When the towels got warm I'd rinse and repeat. He got immediate relief and suffered no blisters afterwards.

Got Milk?​

Dr. Joshua Zeichner, the director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, claims that cold milk is the most effective way to treat sunburn. The pain a person feels from sunburn is different from any other ache or sting as it is due to surface scorching. Zeichner states that cold is the best way to treat this burn because a cold compress pulls away the heat from the site of the burn and helps ease inflammation by shrinking the swollen cells.

Why is cold milk the treatment to use? Milk contains vitamins A and D, as well as fat, amino acid, lactic acid, and the proteins whey and casein. The vitamins in milk promote healing while lactic acid make the skin get rid of the dead cells, which help the immune system and heal inflammation.

"A milk compress can help calm inflamed skin as well, as proteins in the milk coat and soothe the skin," Zeichner stated.

In order to use this treatment, simply pour some milk into a bowl and add a washcloth in it. Put the bowl in the refrigerator and take it out once the cloth is completely soaked with the milk and both are cold. Once the cloth is ready to be used, gently press the cold compress onto the affected areas.

 

[Wildwood]

After another year of my little teen bambino forgetting to apply enough sunscreen, and come walking in like a glowing 1940's Vegas Marqee sign, I've decided to share a little info on healing a bad burn.

But first, when he was a baby, toddler and young boy, everyone remarked that we had to rush him out of the sun because he was so fair skinned. He never burnt as a baby and toddler and this is why, beta carotene and other super charged foods. He had access to raw goat and cow milk, dried seaweeds, spirulina, Klamath Lake algae and a ton of squash. Squash almost every other day.

It's almost impossible to keep up that level of mineralization with a teen because, well you know, they're human vacuums when it comes to food and that stuff is spensive!

So anyway here we are with a sunburned kid. Here is what I've found out:

On one leg we applied fresh from the leaf raw aloe vera goo - (reminds me of boiled okra honestly.)

To the other leg we applied Castor oil.

The leg that had the aloe vera had the least amount of pain that night. But next day stayed glowing red with heat.

The leg that had castor oil had more pain the next day but less redness and looks to be a day ahead in healing.

I've gone with the less pain route and have had him put the aloe on a few times a day. The heat is gone but he's still red.

...

Thanks for all the helpful info this thread has produced!

 

[Luddite]

Teens need to be careful of too much sun when using certain acne medicines.

I was witness to a horrible sunburn years ago on a teenager's face. A form of vitamin A was believed to be the reason. IIRC, the name of the medicine was "Retin-A".

There may be other forms of vitamin A that increase a risk of sunburn.

These Common Medications Can Make You More Prone to Sunburns

Antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and medications to treat acne can all greatly increase your sensitivity to the sun and its harmful UV rays.

www.healthline.com

HEALTH NEWS​

Fact Checked

Here's a List of Sun-Sensitive Medications that Can Make You Prone to Sunburn​

By Cathy Cassata on June 22, 2023 — Fact checked by Dana K. Cassell

• Common medications can make you more prone to sunburn, including antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and medication to treat acne.
• Sun protection is important for everyone, especially if you’re taking any of these medications.

The summer months call for more time in the sun and while most people know that a lack of sunscreen and improper clothing can expose you to the dangers of UV rays, you may not be aware that common medications can also put you at an increased risk for photosensitivity or sun sensitivity.
“Drug-induced photosensitivity occurs when chemicals or drugs ingested orally or applied topically result in a photosensitive reaction (sunburn) from exposure to UV radiation from sunlight or a tanning bed,” HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, PharmD, clinical consultant at BuzzRx, told Healthline.
The term sun sensitivity may be mistaken for being overheated easily or for the eyes becoming more sensitive to sunlight, she added. However, sun sensitivity strictly refers to the overreaction of the skin with sun exposure.
“[Certain] medications make a person more sensitive to the sun, causing their skin to overreact to sunlight. Moreover, sun sensitivity can lead to severe sunburn even with brief exposure to sunlight,” said Hamilton.

Common medications that cause skin sensitivity, sunburn​

Both oral and topical medications can interact with UV rays from sunlight or tanning beds. Ngo-Hamilton said chemical reaction occurs because medications are made up of different chemical bonds and rings.
“Photosensitizing medications have a unique chemical make-up that becomes destabilized or altered when they come in contact with the absorbed UV rays. Skin reactions occur as a result of this interaction, leading to phototoxicity or photoallergy,” she said.
Below are medications to keep on your radar as you take in some sunshine.

Antibiotics​

Antibiotics could make some individuals more prone to sunburns. These may include antibiotic tetracyclines such as doxycycline; sulfonamides such as Bactrim (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole), fluoroquinolones such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin), and Levaquin (levofloxacin) used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as ear infections, UTIs, and pneumonia.
“Tetracyclines are definitely the most notable [to cause photosensitivity] in the dermatology world,” said Friedman.

Oral contraceptives​

Some forms of birth control could make you more sensitive to the sun.
Oral contraceptives including estrogen and progestin-containing products such as Microgestin, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Sprintec, and Tri Femynor could all increase photosensitivity.
Friedman said these medications can cause sun sensitivity but not as prevalent as with antibiotics.

Acne medication​

Vitamin A derivatives are often prescribed for the treatment of acne, such as Accutane (isotretinoin) and Retin-A (tretinoin).
In addition to the chemical reaction that occurs on the skin’s surface, Ngo-Hamilton said vitamin A derivatives like tretinoin stimulate skin cell turnover and promote new skin cells to grow.
“Therefore, by removing or thinning the protective barrier of the skin, it becomes more prone to sunburn. Along with acne medications like Retin-A and Accutane, skin care products with anti-aging or brightening effects can also cause the skin to be more sensitive to the sun,” Ngo-Hamilton explained.

Other medications that may cause sun sensitivity​

The following medications could also cause sun sensitivity in some individuals:

• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as Aleve (naproxen), Celebrex (celecoxib), and piroxicam (Feldene)
• Methotrexate used for the treatment of cancers and autoimmune disorders such as lupus, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis
• Cardiovascular drugs such as amiodarone, nifedipine, quinidine, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, ramipril, disopyramide, hydralazine, clofibrate, and simvastatin
• Thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), furosemide (frusemide), chlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, benzthiazide, and cyclothiazide
• Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline and desipramine
• Diabetes medication such as glyburide and glipizide
• Chemotherapy such as fluorouracil, vinblastine dacarbazine, procarbazine, methotrexate

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[Mixin]

I sunburned really badly when I was young. What helped me the most was applying cold, wet compresses until the burning stopped.

Maybe you could show him pictures of some skin cancers; especially those on the nose, to prevent future over-exposure to the sun.

 

[ginnie6]

Plain old vinegar works wonders. Have him soak in it. Also here's some info to add to your findings. We have two brunette and two blonde dd's, youngest blonde dd went in for her yearly checkup a few years back and was checked for Vitamin d levels for the first time ever. She was found to be dangerously low and put on a prescription. We had noticed that the last couple of years she sunburnt more than normal. Once her vitamin d levels went up no more sunburn. She can hang with me outside and I rarely burn. If she starts getting pink she knows her levels are down.
She also found through some research that low vitamin d levels may affect your teeth.

 

[WalknTrot]

Cool soda bath, drink lots of water. Take NSAIDs unless you won't - your choice.

It hurts? There's usually a good practical reason for pain. Don't do it again.

 

[tinfoil]

Cider vinegar is my go-to for sunburn. Use a heavily soaked cotton ball to pat in on and then let dry. Apply as needed.

 

[pauldingbabe]

Just for something different...

Comfrey tea! Or you can bruise the leaves and lay them on.

Plantain tea! Or again, bruise the leaves and lay them on.

Great thread!

 

[ktrapper]

White Vinegar. Apply on cotton pad to burned area 2 x day. It takes the heat & redness out! I get sun-poisoning easily.
I carry a small bottle to the beach . Its MIRACULOUS!

We use Apple Cider Vinegar in spray bottle.

 

[ktrapper]

Just for something different...

Comfrey tea! Or you can bruise the leaves and lay them on.

Plantain tea! Or again, bruise the leaves and lay them on.

Great thread!

Plantain is great stuff for most any skin issue.

 

[nomifyle]

No clue about what to do. I burn easily so I've always been a shade seaker. I loved to walk in the FQ on my lunch hour and I would do so with my umbrella and on the shady side of the street, of course.

 

[Hometown]

I can suggest Miracle II neutralizer, for sunburn, burns, bee stings and anything like them. I gave mine to a lady with sixty stings on her way to the hospital instant relief she had. Amazon has it. It works just as well for burns. Anyone with kids and grands should have it. Its a Miracle.

 

[FireDance]

We just came back from the beach. DD had bought Cetaphil 50 for our faces. Worked like a charm. It was in a stick form so we were able to apply easily to my granddaughter and us. Well, problem is if you don’t put it in your eyebrows well, I haven’t been able to wear eye makeup since. But did hit it with a heavy cream and most of it is gone. My lids were burned to some extent and around my lashes itches like crazy. I was afraid I’d picked up an eye infection at “the home” that has been going around. Thank goodness it wasn’t.

Meanwhile, coworker comes back from the beach the same week and she has COLOR and a tan. I express my hate and love to her for this. However, within 3 days she found out she had sun poisoning. Her legs look awful and will scar severely. I’m thankful I’m not tan this week. Lol. She has been put on antibiotics and some topical for this. I suggested she try Vit E for the possible scars, but she poo pooed it. And she may have a better idea. But it’s BAD!

 

[Knoxville's Joker]

you can apply hydrogen peroxide to the burned area if you are within a few hours of the overexposure incident. This is a form of oxygen therapy.

apple cider vinegar stinks but it kills the burn pain.

always worked for me

 

[Profit of Doom]

So scratching my head I was wondering what, in all the supplements I have, would help him on his healing journey. For pain we skipped the liver destroying tylenol, and forget ibuprofen and instead have tried a capsule of boswellia (frankinsense) a very helpful anti-inflammatory and he reacted to it quite well stating that it seemed to take away some of the pain.

The second thing I found out was this amazing study on vitamin D. Turns out that they gave people 50,000 to 200,000 IU's of vitamin D3 and found out that it was hugely successful at turning on the healing genes in the skin, reducing redness and pain and shortening healing time.

Fair Use:

Vitamin D may improve sunburn, according to new clinical trial: Results show high doses of vitamin D reduce swelling, inflammation

"In the study, 20 participants were randomized to receive a placebo pill or 50,000, 100,000, or 200,000 IU of vitamin D one hour after a small UV lamp "sunburn" on their inner arm. Researchers followed up with the participants 24, 48, 72 hours and 1 week after the experiment and collected skin biopsies for further testing. Participants who consumed the highest doses of vitamin D had long-lasting benefits -- including less skin inflammation 48 hours after the burn. Participants with the highest blood levels of vitamin D also had less skin redness and a jump in gene activity related to skin barrier repair.

"We found benefits from vitamin D were dose-dependent," said Kurt Lu, MD, senior author on the study and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. "We hypothesize that vitamin D helps promote protective barriers in the skin by rapidly reducing inflammation. What we did not expect was that at a certain dose, vitamin D not only was capable of suppressing inflammation, it was also activating skin repair genes."

The trial is the first to describe acute anti-inflammatory benefits from taking vitamin D."


This is the better of the two links, much more in depth if you like scientific papers :

National Library of Medicine - Sunburn Study and Vitamin D

D is good for many things. Vitamindwiki.

 

[marsh]

I have gotten suburned so badly that I blistered and my skin turned red-purple. When we planned our honeymoon in Hawaii, I prepared for two months with gradual tanning booth exposure. When I got there, I was a nice light brown. Within a day, my skin began to peel off like a snake -lol.

As I have gotten older, it has not affected me as much. I do take both D & C vit. I use heaviest sunscreen, a hat and glasses on the water. My scalp will burn without a hat. Aloe was my go to for soothing.

 

[Dennis Olson]

What is the purpose of this thread? Legitimate question.

 

[summerthyme]

Tips for preventing and treating sunburn. What else?

Summerthyme

 

[amazon]

We have used many of these treatments. The only one I can add is soaking washcloths in cold brewed tea and applying to areas. Helped with pain and healing. I think it is the tannins in tea?

 

[Y2KProf]

Had a shipmate in the Navy get sunburned so bad during port visit in Italy (he was drunk and passed out) that he was put on bedrest for 3 days... after release from bedrest, the command charged him with "destruction of government property" under the UCMJ... hahahahaha!

In the 60's I was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone by the US Air Force. Upon arrival at the base, I was specifically informed that the tropical sun was way hotter than I was used to, and that I could get sun burned very easily. I was specifically "ordered" to not get sun burned. If I could not perform my duties due to sunburn, my pay would be docked for the lost duty time, as I violated a "direct order". And of course, at 20 years old, I knew everything, and it would not happen to me, because I had a nice golden brown California suntan when I arrived. Well, I did in fact eventually get really roasted by the tropical sun while swimming in the Pacific Ocean one weekend. Experience is a mean teacher. It gives the test first, and then the LESSON when you fail. So, did I ever suffer very silently, while performing my duties "as ordered". Pain is a very effective motivator to not ever do that again. I am a LOT wiser now.

 

[Dennis Olson]

Tips for preventing and treating sunburn. What else?

Summerthyme

Then the prefix and thread title should be adjusted to reflect that purpose

 

[pauldingbabe]

Experience is a mean teacher. It gives the test first, and then the LESSON when you fail. So, did I ever suffer very silently, while performing my duties "as ordered". Pain is a very effective motivator to not ever do that again. I am a LOT wiser now.

I swear this is the meaning of life right here.

Lessons like the above brings the humility taskmaster to the party as well.

Great isn't it...

 

[AlfaMan]

Teens need to be careful of too much sun when using certain acne medicines.

I was witness to a horrible sunburn years ago on a teenager's face. A form of vitamin A was believed to be the reason. IIRC, the name of the medicine was "Retin-A".

There may be other forms of vitamin A that increase a risk of sunburn.

These Common Medications Can Make You More Prone to Sunburns

Antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and medications to treat acne can all greatly increase your sensitivity to the sun and its harmful UV rays.

www.healthline.com

HEALTH NEWS​

Fact Checked

Here's a List of Sun-Sensitive Medications that Can Make You Prone to Sunburn​

By Cathy Cassata on June 22, 2023 — Fact checked by Dana K. Cassell

• Common medications can make you more prone to sunburn, including antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and medication to treat acne.
• Sun protection is important for everyone, especially if you’re taking any of these medications.

The summer months call for more time in the sun and while most people know that a lack of sunscreen and improper clothing can expose you to the dangers of UV rays, you may not be aware that common medications can also put you at an increased risk for photosensitivity or sun sensitivity.
“Drug-induced photosensitivity occurs when chemicals or drugs ingested orally or applied topically result in a photosensitive reaction (sunburn) from exposure to UV radiation from sunlight or a tanning bed,” HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, PharmD, clinical consultant at BuzzRx, told Healthline.
The term sun sensitivity may be mistaken for being overheated easily or for the eyes becoming more sensitive to sunlight, she added. However, sun sensitivity strictly refers to the overreaction of the skin with sun exposure.
“[Certain] medications make a person more sensitive to the sun, causing their skin to overreact to sunlight. Moreover, sun sensitivity can lead to severe sunburn even with brief exposure to sunlight,” said Hamilton.

Common medications that cause skin sensitivity, sunburn​

Both oral and topical medications can interact with UV rays from sunlight or tanning beds. Ngo-Hamilton said chemical reaction occurs because medications are made up of different chemical bonds and rings.
“Photosensitizing medications have a unique chemical make-up that becomes destabilized or altered when they come in contact with the absorbed UV rays. Skin reactions occur as a result of this interaction, leading to phototoxicity or photoallergy,” she said.
Below are medications to keep on your radar as you take in some sunshine.

Antibiotics​

Antibiotics could make some individuals more prone to sunburns. These may include antibiotic tetracyclines such as doxycycline; sulfonamides such as Bactrim (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole), fluoroquinolones such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin), and Levaquin (levofloxacin) used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as ear infections, UTIs, and pneumonia.
“Tetracyclines are definitely the most notable [to cause photosensitivity] in the dermatology world,” said Friedman.

Oral contraceptives​

Some forms of birth control could make you more sensitive to the sun.
Oral contraceptives including estrogen and progestin-containing products such as Microgestin, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Sprintec, and Tri Femynor could all increase photosensitivity.
Friedman said these medications can cause sun sensitivity but not as prevalent as with antibiotics.

Acne medication​

Vitamin A derivatives are often prescribed for the treatment of acne, such as Accutane (isotretinoin) and Retin-A (tretinoin).
In addition to the chemical reaction that occurs on the skin’s surface, Ngo-Hamilton said vitamin A derivatives like tretinoin stimulate skin cell turnover and promote new skin cells to grow.
“Therefore, by removing or thinning the protective barrier of the skin, it becomes more prone to sunburn. Along with acne medications like Retin-A and Accutane, skin care products with anti-aging or brightening effects can also cause the skin to be more sensitive to the sun,” Ngo-Hamilton explained.

Other medications that may cause sun sensitivity​

The following medications could also cause sun sensitivity in some individuals:

• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as Aleve (naproxen), Celebrex (celecoxib), and piroxicam (Feldene)
• Methotrexate used for the treatment of cancers and autoimmune disorders such as lupus, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis
• Cardiovascular drugs such as amiodarone, nifedipine, quinidine, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, ramipril, disopyramide, hydralazine, clofibrate, and simvastatin
• Thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), furosemide (frusemide), chlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, benzthiazide, and cyclothiazide
• Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline and desipramine
• Diabetes medication such as glyburide and glipizide
• Chemotherapy such as fluorouracil, vinblastine dacarbazine, procarbazine, methotrexate

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Thanks for this info, but YIKES !

I take both glipizide AND methotrexate. And I'm outside working daily. I tan these days, with usually one sunburn at the start of the season then just tan from there.

Over the past 2 years or so (when glipizide as added to my diabetes meds and the methotrexate dosage was upped) I've noticed the tops of my ears burn. Badly-they feel like the top of a califlower even now. But they don't burn and flake, they actually get sunburned and form what seem to be hard scabs rather than the normal sunburn burn and flake.

Think I'll start adding sunscreen to the tops of my ears to prevent this. Good info to know!

 

[Signwatcher]

My younger brother was a towhead. When he reached his teens he would burn and peel, burn and peel and burn and peel. After he went through that he would turn the most beautiful golden color.

His hair wound up being a light brown when he reached the age of five.

He had the most beautiful aquamarine color eyes.

Sadly, he died in 2013 at the age of 52.

I'm unable to be in the sun for long due to taking Glimiperide. Never had an issue with the sun before this.

 

[Signwatcher]

Thanks for this info, but YIKES !

I take both glipizide AND methotrexate. And I'm outside working daily. I tan these days, with usually one sunburn at the start of the season then just tan from there.

Over the past 2 years or so (when glipizide as added to my diabetes meds and the methotrexate dosage was upped) I've noticed the tops of my ears burn. Badly-they feel like the top of a califlower even now. But they don't burn and flake, they actually get sunburned and form what seem to be hard scabs rather than the normal sunburn burn and flake.

Think I'll start adding sunscreen to the tops of my ears to prevent this. Good info to know!

Take care of those ears...my maternal Grandfather gardened a lot and ended up with skin cancer on the tops of his ears.

They actually took the top parts of both his ears off, one moreso than the other. He said that he was marked like cattle after they cropped his ears.

 

[Sandcastle76]

Cover tea bags w water in a pot, heat tea bags in simmering water for just a few minutes then put the pot in the freezer to quickly cool them down…when cool (don’t wring them out) place tea bags on affected areas..that’s what my mom did for my dad when he got a bad sunburn when he went fishing…this was before sunblock was really available…I think it’s the tannin in the tea that provides relief and healing

 

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I found taking aspirin before sun exposure, so it's in your system before exposure, helps alleviate the pain afterwords. It does not stop the burn but interferes with the formation of some chemical that causes the pain.

If you get caught out in a situation where you cannot control your exposure but have aspirin.

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