How to Heal Tanning Bed Burn
Tanning bed burns occur when people have been overexposed to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the tanning bed. The person's tan level prior to the burn as well as her skin tone play a factor in how severe the burn may be. With a mild burn, the skin reddens and burns, but does not blister. A severe burn does blister and could require medical attention, though there are steps for healing both kinds at home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Vinegar
- Aloe Vera Lotion
- Pain Medication
- Cool Compress
- Antibiotic Ointment
- Gauze
Instructions
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Mild Burn
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Take a cool--not warm or cold--shower or bath to soothe your reddened skin. To speed the healing process, add some vinegar or cooked oatmeal to your bath to help your burn.
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Use aloe vera or lotions with aloe vera as main ingredient after your bath. Noxzema provides a cooling effect to burnt skin and promotes healing.
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Apply cool compresses to your burn throughout the day. Adding milk to the mixture will aid in the healing process.
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Take some pain medicine such as Tylenol or Advil if the pain is severe.
Severe Burn
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Wash your hands before treating the infected blisters. Apply an antibiotic ointment to your blisters. Wrap them in a sterile gauze to prevent oozing or infection.
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Take some pain medicine to make you more comfortable.
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Call a doctor, even if the burn is only covering part of your body. He is more trained to treat a severe burn.
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Tips & Warnings
Stay out of the sun and away from the tanning salon until the burn heals.
