I am disfigured... =(

• Where Is God

  12 Feb 06, 15:55

  I went to the beach 2 days ago and i got sunburned for the first time. i thought nothing of it at first but now it is starting to heal and i realize that the burnt areas are of a lighter shade than surrounding area. the burned area are like pinkish but definately of lighter shade than the other skin. is this normal? will the burnt areas become darker and become same shade as my other skin, or will it remain lighter than other areas, like if you peel off a scab before it heals then the skin will be white white.
  
  please help. i very sad. =(
• skeujin

  12 Feb 06, 15:58

  aiya its normal lah. next time use a stonger sunscreen or stay in the shade. in the meantime apply vitamin e or aloe vera to the affected areas...
• leo-kun

  12 Feb 06, 16:01

  drink more water...
  apply some lotion to the affected skin.
• Cepat

  12 Feb 06, 16:03

  Use aloe vera gel to apply on the burnt skin.
  I would recommend Banana Boat brand.
  The gel does wonders
• Where Is God

  12 Feb 06, 16:07

  but it's normal for the burnt areas to be lighter meh? like someone poured bleach on my arms just much less worse. =(
• Kuali Baba

  12 Feb 06, 18:38

  It will heal, and don't pick at the dead skin.
• hyperactivechatterbox

  12 Feb 06, 18:56

  
• subarugal

  12 Feb 06, 19:46

  Originally posted by Cepat:

  Use aloe vera gel to apply on the burnt skin.
  I would recommend Banana Boat brand.
  The gel does wonders

  yes, aloe vera gel helps...
  apply more and gently rub in. Every now and then
• motoway

  12 Feb 06, 22:27

  ^hi, where do u get aloe vera gel??
• browniebaobao

  12 Feb 06, 22:44

  sunburn = disfigured?
  
  exaggerating.
  
  will heal de.. like wat they say, use aloe vera gel..
  
  or use hazeline snow skin cream, put in fridge for some time, then apply.. for the cooling effect.
• browniebaobao

  12 Feb 06, 22:45

  Originally posted by motoway:

  ^hi, where do u get aloe vera gel??

  can get it from Guardian/watsons etc.
• nightzip

  12 Feb 06, 23:04

  Originally posted by browniebaobao:

  can get it from Guardian/watsons etc.

  Yup, maybe you can also go to the guardian pharmacy, let the pharmacist have a look at your face, she will recommend you some lotion.
• falling_stars

  12 Feb 06, 23:24

  dun worry man... sun burn is so normal when u go for a tan.... u got burned becux ur skin is nt used to tanning....
  
  dun worry about the difference in colour.... it is not permanent and will be gone in about 1-2weeks depending on individual....
  
  jux go get the banana boat aloe vera gel like wat they all recomend here and apply it.... it's very effective!!!!
• alexkusu

  12 Feb 06, 23:56

  wtf? i tot ur face got cut or sth
  
  try Epiderma X microdermabraison cream.
• zanza

  13 Feb 06, 15:28

  Normal La.....when sunburned your skin will start peeling off therefore expect to see white patches and stuff. As the skin underneath is new , it will definately be whiter then your sunburned skin.
  
  Do not in any circumstances go suntan again until your skin heals , of u will get brown patches
• shinta

  13 Feb 06, 15:30

  Originally posted by zanza:

  Normal La.....when sunburned your skin will start peeling off therefore expect to see white patches and stuff. As the skin underneath is new , it will definately be whiter then your sunburned skin.
  
  Do not in any circumstances go suntan again until your skin heals , of u will get brown patches

  i got a patch of freckles
  
  
  
  on one of my shoulders