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Feeling so guilty - 9 year sunburnt

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Somethingsosimple · 26/04/2019 07:53

My Dd visited the beach last week in Devon. I liberally applied factor 50 but didn’t insist she wore her hat all the time as I stupidly thought in April the sun wouldn’t be that strong. I was wearing a jumper the whole time so it didn’t feel that hot. I usually really obsessive about sun protection so I’m so cross with myself that the top of of her scalp looked pink the next day and today I noticed it’s peeling. That’s really bad isn’t it? I feel so terrible. Is there anything I can do now to improve healing?

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dementedpixie · 26/04/2019 08:02

Meh, it happens. Not much you can do about it now. You can get scalp and hair sunscreen as mine don't wear hats either

IZIAH · 26/04/2019 08:24

It happens! Don't worry.

youlemming · 26/04/2019 18:20

Aloe gel will keep it from getting dry and itchy that might help.

I am dreadful for getting burnt even in cloud and had a few occasions when I was young of not reapplying cream often enough and having 2 layers peel off my back.
It's something that does happen and we learn from it, don't beat yourself up

BogglesGoggles · 26/04/2019 18:22

I regularly got suburbs as a child. Shave screw miles but nothing dire. I wouldn’t worry about a one off sun burn.

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