Crud Face
By DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
United States
March 15, 2017 11:47am CST
I'm not a pretty sight. I believe I have sun poisoning, because I recognize the signs.
Tingling above my lip and to the side of my nose
Bubbling of the skin
Itchiness
Sunburn
How did I get that, you may or may not wonder? I went outside to see a friend's new car on Sunday in the morning without wearing sunblock. We talked for over an hour. At least I wore large sunglasses, so my eyes aren't swollen shut.
Tonight I have my brother's birthday dinner in a restaurant and on Friday, I have to attend a friend's annual St. Patrick's Day party.
I've been a shut in trying to heal myself with no results. Anything special I should be doing?
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@Tampa_girl7 (48929)
• United States
15 Mar 17
Do you have aloe ? Vinegar always helped me with getting the heat out of my skin too.
Bless you the goodies on your coffee table look so yummy.
Bless you the goodies on your coffee table look so yummy.4 people like this
@Tampa_girl7 (48929)
• United States
15 Mar 17
@DianneN I remember the damage the Florida sun can do. I hope that you heal fast
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Mar 17
If you can, get the real deal aloe (break off from the plant!). I've gotten a couple organic aloe vera plants to keep around, and that stuff has been the best stuff for burns (sun or stove 
). Keep drinking too (water, that is 
). Hope you feel ok for the parties!!
). Keep drinking too (water, that is ). Hope you feel ok for the parties!!3 people like this
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
15 Mar 17
Ouch! Isn't it recommended to keep the skin lubricated while it is healing? Coconut oil is what we would probably use. And yes, as food snobs we just happen to have some organic in our kitchen.
That might be the old fashioned way of doing things.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Mar 17
@DianneN Ooooo....yes, aloe would be great.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
18 Mar 17
sunburned? how about cold cream or a moisturizer?
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Mar 17
@ridingbet Thanks. I have, but today, after one week, I am beginning to heal!
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Mar 17
@DianneN well my dear, i hope you stay out of sunlight. take care.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
15 Mar 17
I fry if I don't wear sunblock when I am out in the sun for any length of time. I even use lip balm with sunblock. When I am in the sun for more than 10 minutes I am fried to a crisp unless I wear sunblock.
When I did get a burn I would use aloe with lidocaine to ease the sting and promote healing. Also had to stay out of the sun for a while too.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
15 Mar 17
@DianneN your doctor may prescribe silvadene ointment if you have blistering.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
15 Mar 17
@ElusiveButterfly It's too late now. I have had the blisters since yesterday morning when I woke up. I have to get ready soon for my brother and sis in law. They are coming for drinks before we go out to dinner. Wait until they see my face!!!
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
21 Mar 17
i don't know. my middle son 30 yrs ago when he was 5 yrs got sun poisoning, (here in florida of course) and we took him to the doctor where he got some shots which i can't remember what they were. he was miserable for a few weeks. my mom had been watching him for a few hours and didn't realize. we was visiting again and went back to Ohio. i think there are just some people Florida don't like. sadly.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
25 Mar 17
@DianneN and my sons skin and all of me. lol
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
16 Mar 17
Oh no my dear friend, that can be so painful! I only know of Aloe, or try to find an after sun cooling gel? I hope you have found something to soothe your skin by now @DianneN . I also hope you all had a wonderful birthday celebration and belated Happy Birthday to your brother, Dianne. 
Feel better soon.xoxo
Feel better soon.xoxo1 person likes this
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
17 Mar 17
@bluesa We shot a lot of ideas around. Last night we went for drinks at my brother's with another couple. We shot more ideas around. Next week we have a board meeting, so we will see how our ideas fly! Tonight we are going to a St. Patrick's Day party. I need a breather!
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Mar 17
Did you really get that sunburned after being out in the sun for only an hour?
Oh yeah, I forgot that you are not a native Floridian. Much different experience than those of us who grew up in this brutal sunshine. I can probably go about 5 hours in the sun before I get a bad sunburn. I think having Native American blood in me also helps.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Mar 17
@DianneN Well, I was born here, for starters, so I think that helps. And secondly, I have Native American blood in me from both my mom and my dad's side of the family, so I think that gives me slightly darker skin than most people. Even when I haven't been out in the sun in months I still look tan.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
16 Mar 17
So sorry to hear that. Hope you will feel some relief soon. I hope that the aloe helped. That is all I could think of too.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
24 Mar 17
@Happy2BeMe Just three scabs left! Yahoo! 
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
24 Mar 17
@DianneN Glad to hear that you are almost healed. That is great!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
17 Mar 17
Aw, did the sun bite you? I had giggle , crud face, seriously? Lol, shucks! Oh! Yeah! Lavendar oil (being careful not get the scent, but the actual plant oil) applied topically can fade a burn. It works but takes , like, overnight.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
17 Mar 17
@FayeHazel Thanks. It still hurts, but I at least learned a huge lesson! I'll live. Lol!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
17 Mar 17
@DianneN Aw shoot. I know there are several "after sun" products, but not personally sure on how well they work. I hope you are comfortable during the healing process.
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
15 Mar 17
Poor thing! I always use aloe.. it doesn't help a ton right away, but it soothes that pain at least.
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
19 Mar 17
@DianneN Sunburns are such a pain, literally!
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
16 Mar 17
For any skin irritation, I use pawpaw ointment or vitamin E cream .. ;)..
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
16 Mar 17
25 natural and home remedies to relieve pain and cure a bad sunburn such as cider vinegar baths, milk, vitamin E oil, freshly brewed black tea, cucumber mash, and more! Always use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and avoid direct sun exposure.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
15 Mar 17
Aloe is what I usually apply...but I'm pretty faithful about sunscreen if I'm going to spend much time in the sun....skin cancer is not fun.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
24 Mar 17
@Morleyhunt . That reminds me of golfer tan and driving with the left arm sticking of of the car! My doctor told me to wear sunscreen even in the winter and on cloudy days. This was my third time getting sun poisoning and each time it was in Florida. Otherwise, I put it on every morning and at the pool or beach.
. That reminds me of golfer tan and driving with the left arm sticking of of the car! My doctor told me to wear sunscreen even in the winter and on cloudy days. This was my third time getting sun poisoning and each time it was in Florida. Otherwise, I put it on every morning and at the pool or beach.1 person likes this
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
24 Mar 17
@DianneN the only time I remember having a bad sunburn on my face was when my children were small, hubby was off work with pneumonia....and I tied grapes to get groceries. My hands and face were exposed to the sun and wind (temperatures were below freezing) and I never gave sunscreen a thought. I ended up with an awesome tan..,in March....too bad it ended at my neck and wrists.
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
15 Mar 17
I hope you are better soon. I guess you have to moisturize your face continuously. Not really sure.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
22 Mar 17
@nottoooldtowrite Thank you and hugs!
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
19 Mar 17
@DianneN good to hear that. Take care always.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Mar 17
@responsiveme Yes, I've used aloe, too. It was extremely soothing. I'm beginning to notice an improvement today. Yay! The birthday was great. It is one we will be talking about for years. All we did was laugh until our stomachs hurt.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
17 Mar 17
@DianneN And Aloe Vera gel...works wonders for sun burns...Hope you enjoyed the birthday get together.
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