From shivan101 Well- havn't been on here in awhile. Lol... ANYWAY...
Basically the radiation from the sun burned your shoulders and either helped remove already dead skin or if you were out there for long hours actually further killed skin cells with the intense heat/radiation. It's a good and bad thing. It removes dead skin (good) and it hurts (bad) To say the least. Always wear lotion unless you are systemactic in your tanning (tan... Take a break... Tan on different spots.) I'm vacationing and got a REALLY dark tan. Nearly burned. But it is what I wanted. I had to flap on on my back and back on belly a couple of times in order to get a even result. Never tan or lay in the sun for long periods without protection. If you are tanning without lotion. I would expect a 30-60 min session of tanning in the sun would be alright (depends on skin type. If you have resistant skin. Take 60 mins. If you have weak skin. Do 30. Or even 15 min sessions depending on heat.)
It is not a good thing! Micheala, it means that you have damaged your skin. This type sunburn is what can (and often does) cause skin cancer in your later years. This type skin cancer is called melanoma and can cause death. My husband had melanoma on his arm (a place about the size of a pencil eraser). He had to have surgery to have it removed. He now has a scar about 7 inches long and it is a nasty looking thing. But, we are grateful that it was found before it had time to take his life. I know you young girls want to have a nice bronze tan but if you could see what happens later in your life, you would avoid the sun or (at the very least) use a good sun tan product. My husband's gynecologist recommended a commercial product called BULL FROG. Use nothing less than a product rated at 30. I have not had melanoma but I have had so many pre-cancers cut and burned from my back that it is ugly and looks like a road map. You see, I too, was a sun worshiper in my younger years. I loved to water ski and was out in the sun every weekend and if I was not able to go ski, I would lay out at the pool so that I could be a golden tan. With my blonder hair, I looked good. But, I have paid the price and you will also. Trust me, it is not worth it. I have spent thousands of dollars over the years going to a dermatologist over these multiple pre-cancers. I go yearly and am tested yearly because another one is always found. I have been cut on and burned on until it is pitiful. Don't let this happen to you...a word to the wise.
Well its good and bad! The good thing is it will soon go away and you will get your tan! I mean if thats what you want, is to be tan. The bad thing is that it might lead to skin cancer! So thats all I can give you! Good luck! Lets hope for the tan, not the cancer
Just Be Careful.. Skin Cancer Can Be Deadly. I've Never Done Too Much Sunning And Always Use SPF Of At Least 20 And I Have Olive Toned Skin.. Anyone Can Get Sunburned And It Can Cause Trouble Later On.. Tanning Beds Are A Bad Idea Because lots Of People Overdo It
After peeling is done, check new skin. If it's like lizard or snake, go to zoo or the desert fast. Jackyll and I went to same vet school for reptiles. Trust us.
It happens really everythime you get a sunburn so I wouldnt worry but don't expose yourself like that all the time or it will lead to skin cancer and also depending the degree of the brun I would treat it every 8 hours by antibacterial sparys and ointment.
To tell the truth it depends on your parents and grand parent health history whether or not they had skin cancer or any other cancer in their life time.if they had any type of cancer you have just increased your chances of getting skin cancer(cancer) by a hundred percent.this is why they say not to use these tanning booths/beds or stay out in the sun for more than 15 minutes at a time(even with a uv protectant)tanning lotion.let's put it this way you better take care to never get another sunburn or stay out in the sun more than necessary.let's just say I have seen firsthand what happens when someone has cancer and it is not something to play with if you can help stop it from happening.if I were you I would see a doctor and be examined and then set up a 6 month check up every year from now on if your doctor feels it is necessary..
Perhaps you are part serpent and growing too large for your skin and are just shedding. Check your tongue to see if it's forked, if it is then that's the answer.
