Question 1

why does my skin burn when i put lotion on after shaving?

Accepted Answer

Ease up!: You are probably pressing too hard as you pull the razor across your face, and you're removing a layer of skin cells along with your beard. Ease up. The other possibility is that you are having either an allergic or a direct irritant reaction to some component of the lotion; try a different one.

Question 2

what would make my skin burn whenever i put on sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive 2 ingrednt: Aclohol is commonly used as a solvent for fragrances in sunscreens and this may be one cause for the burning.  Try fragrance free or sensive skin sunscreen. Sunblocks with micronized zinc oxide are usually very easy and non-irritating to the skin.

Question 3

can you tell me what could i put on a skin burn from sodium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

Very thoroughly: wash the area to be sure all the lye is gone. Treat the chemical burn as you would one from a hot iron: 
Apply Neomycin ointment to prevent tnfection and keep the area loosely covered. Healing will be slow. Keep the wound clean.

Question 4

using diffrin 1%cream at night, my skin burns when i put it on and afterwards when i have my face against pillow or when i put cream on my face. help?

Accepted Answer

Common: Use a tiny amount. Wait 20 min after washing before application of differen. Use a moisturizer after you apply differen. Use just 2 or 3 times a week at first. After a few weeks your face will no longer react this way. Note that it takes 3 months to appreciate the benefits.

Question 5

why does my skin burn when i wear fake gold?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: An allergic reaction, i recommend that you stop wearing fake gold because it is giving you an allergic reaction.

Question 6

why does my skin burn when i'm out in the sun?

Accepted Answer

Too much sun exposur: Too much sun exposure. Wear a hat, proper clothing, appropriate sunscreen -- or stay indoors.

Question 7

what will make your skin burn when it's being touched?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Do you mean skin feel like burning or actually a physical burn?  Need more info and history

Question 8

i have skin burn. which cream is  best?

Accepted Answer

Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine): If first degree burn, often cool compresses and steroid cream may be sufficient.
If second degree burn, Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) cream provides zinc oxide for healing and protection along with a topical antibiotic - provided you are not allergic to Sulfa.
keeper covered with cotton wrap and change daily. Seek medical attention asap if any symptoms/signs of infection. Take care!

Question 9

what is the best treatment for skin burns?

Accepted Answer

Many: We rate burns;
1st degree is a sunburn;try aloe
2nd degree is a blister: leave it covered, don't break the blister, and some otc antibiotic cream/ointment is O.K.;rx silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is better.
3rd degree is burned thru the skin and must be seen by a dr.Many ramifications.

Question 10

can anyone tell me is tomato beneficial to skin burn?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Burns are the response of the tissues to injury from heat. It is simply inflammation which means increase blood flow to the area to promote healing. Depth determines care.  Do not use ice worsens already injured skin. Cool water soaks help as can taking anti-inflammation medicines like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Avoid any further damage as this can cause scarring . Good skin cream applied daily/gently helps.

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