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egyptsix: 1 year ago

How long does sunburn usually last?

I went to a party on Saturday, and i was outside for about 9 hours. I didn't put on any sunscreen and got really burnt all over my body. It hurts a lot. How long until it goes away?

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SummerSucks: 1 year ago

Sunburn left untreated can last up to a week (the effects are permanent, though).
If you use aloe Vera and take cold showers (I don't advise taking hot showers or even warm ones, they hurt), you'll get better in a few days.

Remember, wear sunscreen! It's not a good sign if you even get a regular tan because that means some skin cells have been damaged which can lead to skin cancer in the future.

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SunshineGirl98: 1 year ago

About a week :( treat it well and don't go back out in the sun till its healed though

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EliWegh: 1 year ago

Try vinegar it takes away the sting just dampen a towel with it and just let it sit on the sunburn for 10 minutes.

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em0grl: 1 year ago

Usually a few days to a week

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BriannaWhite: 1 year ago | Last edited at 7:09AM on 6/19/2012

well, if you have a really bad one where you can't move, (happened to me last year) it usually will last around a week or two, if only a little sunburn: 3-5 days,

use a cooling spray, keep in on for 10-15 minutes, it will sting, only because it is working. You can also use a good amount of Aloe Vera, helps it soothe it and takes away some of the burn, do this everyday for a week or longer

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joechen: 1 year ago

from my own experience,nearly 2 weeks.
as a matter of fact,it is also depends on your health condition,like ages,skins and so on

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benny2288: 1 year ago | Last edited at 9:07AM on 6/19/2012

just take an oatmeal bath and that works too class

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barb12345: 1 year ago

its scars and never leaves u

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dmdpassion: 1 year ago

well it depends on how bad like a first degree burn about a few days

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conqueso47: 1 year ago

It really depends on the person and the severity of the burn. Mine usually last about a week, good luck!

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aisme: 1 year ago

they can last from 2 day up to a month. normally it is only a week but if you are as red as a tomato (litteraly) then it may take a month+
sometimes you can barely move when you have a sunburun and that can take about 2 weeks to a month. if your lucky it may take a week if you put some treatment on it.

if you get a sun burn put sun burn skin care on it (NOT LOTION (unless you want to get tanned and still have pain)) because that can make it go away even faster.

i get sunburns on my shoulders alot and i use my sunscreen skin care to get a very small unnoticed tan and it takes away the pain too. it is good.
even if the product cost alot it means it works good so you should get it anyways.

if you get a sunburn that only hurts when you touch it then that will go away in about 2 days+

good luck :)

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SwizzChiz: 1 year ago

it depends a really bad sunburn could last a week but a not as bad as a sunburn could last 3 days

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bunny124: 1 year ago

It depends on the sunburn: a little one can last about 2-3days, a large one can last probably a week-2 weeks, a major one where you look like a lobster well... that can last about a month. Go to your local CVS Pharmacy and get a bottle of Aloe Vera; it will soothe
your sunburn so it will go away wicker no matter if its a major one or not.

Tip: ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN DON'T FORGET!!!!

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emilypoet25: 1 year ago

2-3 days and then it starts to peel

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mohsen212: 1 year ago

nearly 2 weeks

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knowitall90: 1 year ago

sun damage lasts forever..you aren't able to see it though, get a black light and hold it up to your face and look in a mirror Melanoma is a Beetle snatcher.

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RexViatores: 1 year ago

A couple days, then it'll start to peel, and it'll be gone in about a week. If you want to make it go away faster, put some aloe on it.

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AndreaD: 1 year ago

If you put aloe vara on it every 2 hours or so if will be gone in about 2-3 days.

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SuperbInam: 1 year ago

depends on your situation and the type of skin u have if sensitive it will last long....

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SuperbInam: 1 year ago

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johnmccue91: 1 year ago

Sunlight includes infra-red light and ultra-violet light. These are not visible to unaided human eyesight but they can be very harmful, especially ultra-violet. These are the causes of skin cancer brought on by exposure to too much sunlight. People rush to get a tan on their brief holiday and overdo their time sunbathing so they get burned. The effects of over-exposure to sunlight are cumulative. The redness will go away but the damage has already been done.

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JonnyNinja234: 1 year ago

she means how long till U cant see it

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yankeefan1: 1 year ago

I've used an aloe vera gel with LIDOCANE (gel looks blue) and that takes away the sting of the burn and helps it heal faster. It cools the sunburn and make you feel better faster. It works well. Next time do use a sunscreen to protect your skin!

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OliviaKiser15: 1 year ago

it depends on the sinsativity (sorry i spelled it wrong) of the skin i have really sinsative skin an it usaly last for a month but my dads only last for about 3 days so yea hope this helps

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lexilou1: 1 year ago

almost a week..you can buy different thing to rub on it and it helps it go away

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PrimroseEverdeen: 1 year ago

around two weeks if it is at its worst

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50pauline69: 1 year ago

It depends on the pigment of your skin. If you are fair skin it may take 7-10 days. If your skin is a custom to the sun than, 3-5 days.

Don’t peel your skin even though it may be tempting! Let it take its natural course. Instead of drying your self when you get out of the shower use a little baby oil and dry your self with that which will trap moister. You can also take milk baths to sooth the pain. Where light fabrics wear high sun block going forward and make sue that you reapply per directions too!

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GoodGames7778: 1 year ago

it will take a week to heal don't go in the sun and don't ever peel it!

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yummycheeerios5924: 1 year ago

If you have any "Aloe Vera After Sun Gel" use that. Then it only takes about one day and poof! It's gone.

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smigglessmileybiggle: 1 year ago

it can take about a week or two so don't worry cuz u never know it will go away......... so just leave it ...........and see what will on the next day

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boodlebug123: 1 year ago | Last edited at 1:24PM on 6/21/2012

put hemorrhoid medicine and your sunburn will be gone over night!!!

This is from a 10 yr old... and trust me it works. the same thing happened to me.

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Emdog: 1 year ago

A week but you get a tan out of it atleast

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drox121421: 1 year ago

Use aloe and really bad sunburn can go away in 6 or 7 days.. Use it at least 2 times a day.. Good luck with the pain

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coolguy1234567890: 11 months ago | Last edited at 11:48PM on 7/1/2012

Sunburns last until you put on sunscreen.Put on sunscreen and you,ll be fine.They change color overtime.White1hr,pink 3hr,tan 6hr,red 8hr,redder 9hr,red 3 days,tan 5 days,pink 1 week,normal 2 weeks.

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