Sunbed Shock

[SansaStark90]

I’ve been really stupid and gone on the sunbed for twenty minutes and the burns I’ve got - I’ve never seen skin as red. I’ve got like indents to my skin as though I’ve woken to stretch marks on my chest. Will these disappear? I’m in agony. I’ve never burnt and so didn’t know it could cause this kind of pain. I’m shaking shivering. I did this yesterday. Can someone reassure my health anxiety that these indents will all calm down?

If you haven’t done so already go and stand under a lukewarm shower for at least 20 minutes to stop the burn penetrating any deeper.

Yes… you absolutely can scar, and I’m speaking from experience. Seek treatment and good luck x

Op hasn’t posted for a while so hopefully getting seen.

Mediterranean here with olive skin and lots of experience to extreme sun exposure.
Showers as suggested are not going to do anything as the heat from the skin would be too much. You can wet two big towels, put one down, lie on it and put the other one on top of you. It will feel like heaven and cool you down considerably. As other posters said, keep skin hydrated but please no oil on it as it clogs the pores and makes things even worse. Aloe Vera or bepanthen is your best friend here. Keep reapplying continuously until skin is not absorbing that quickly. If persists please seek medical assistance and avoid sun beds in the future xx

I would warn the sunbed shop as they should be trained correctly and make sure this doesn’t happen to anybody else.

I have dark skin tan easily and usually go on for 9 minutes, recently went in and asked for 9 the girl told me I couldn’t and could do 6 as I haven’t been in for a while.

also a few weeks later I was told I couldn’t do 9 as the beds had been retubed.

Aussie with pale skin here. Agree with Whynotletsgo. Showers won't do much. Get some aloe vera gel and apply liberally.

No, it’s stupidity.

I honestly didn’t know sunbeds were still a thing.

All of this... fucking hell, please tell me your eyes were covered

no its not your fault the sunbed place should be advising how long you should go on as a new user not let you decide

theyre negligent

I can’t believe sunbeds are still legal. Absolutely no need for them and just dangerous!

I know they're banned over here for under 16s.. imagine even having to have a law for that, for communions & confirmations etc

Christ OP - your last update was hours ago. I really hope you’re ok and have sought medical attention

In the UK and Ireland they are banned for under 18s.

I keep rereading the OP to see where she says it's the first time she's ever used a sunbed as so many posters have stated. Can someone point it out to me please.

Did they offer you twenty mins without checking if you've had one before? I think you have to build up with sunbeds but I've never had one myself. Was tempted when I was younger though! I have similar skin and I've had dodgy moles removed from being sunburnt as a kid. You must be in agony
Were the beds crazily hot/ broken?
The only person I know that did rubbers had a course before her wedding and the ends of her nipples fell off 😂 Really hope you feel better soon or get to emergency care ❤

I don't think she said "first ever", but it was implied that it was possibly the first session?

I think they’re assuming it from this ‘I used to tan very easily in the sun, I thought 20 minutes was standard’

Oh? Sorry my mistake, even better

A pp has said water could cause cellulitis? I’ve not gone to a&e and going to wait until morning and phone my gp. I lived in Thailand and saw people burn badly and they never sought treatment. I think I’m just in agony as I’ve done most of my body.

Have you at least rang 111?

OP I’ve suffered severe sunburn before a long with heat stroke, it was awful the first few days but does get better and I had no lasting damage! I too had the swelling which subsided after a few days then the white blisters came before the peeling. Take ibruprofen (if you can have it) drink plenty of fluids. Have cold showers and use plenty of after sun! The shivering will be from the shock. I’d also speak to the salon when you feel better, they really should be paying more attention to safety!

Why are you so nasty? I have admitted I’ve been stupid. But do you drink alcohol, eat junk food. I’m a human who has made a mistake. Suffering!!

@SansaStark90 reading the NHS guidance if you are feeling shivery you need medical attention so please at least call 111

The 20 minutes under coolish running water advice is the standard first aid treatment for all burns. You should also get some proper medical advice and drink plenty of water