I’m a crispy critter, help me…..

I fell asleep in the sun….OUCH.  I hear it more than you would expect.  Now you are a crispy critter and wondering what to do?  First, use aloe or another NON-greasy cream.  Greasy products hold the heat in.  Drink a lot of water or Gatorade, Powerade or Propel.  Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain.  Do not use ice and if you soak do so in tepid (lukewarm to cool) water.  An oatmeal bath is fine if you are itching & you may have to take some Bendaryl (diphenhydramine) as well.  If water blisters appear DO NOT bust them.  Some people need to see the doctor and if you feel nauseated or have a really bad headache go to your doctor.  Stay inside and cool.  Do not go out in the sun until you are well healed & then you need to use sunscreen.  I know some of you think, oh well.  It won’t be oh well in say 20 years when the skin cancers start showing up!