Sunburn and itching

[TameRacingDriver]

Long story short, about 3 or 4 weeks ago, I went out drinking, stupidly wearing a vest top (as it was nice weather) and as a result, got sunburned arms and shoulders.

Fast forward to today, the pain has passed, but for the last 2 weeks or so, I have had itching on one shoulder (the worst one) that is like no itch I've experienced before.

I've used itch cream (E45), hydrocortisone cream, aloe vera gel, the lot, nothing gets rid of it.

I'm taking antihistamines too (have to for the hayfever, beconase and piriton).

Will it go away on its own or is it time to go to the docs?

[goldblum]

I'm not sure but asking a doctor to scratch your shoulder seems a bit...indulgent?

Can't you ask your mum?

[steveT350C]

Your skin is repairing itself after being burnt. The itching should pass, if not, see doc.

Use sun screen!

[Marty63]

Drink more ale.

[MuZiZZle]

A vest top & a Puma?........... thank god your CD player is broken, one can only begin to imagine what would have been blasting out of that bad lad!

[TameRacingDriver]

[Mastodon2]

A vest top? Are you the Zyzz?!

The itching is a sympton is irreparable UV damage. It should clear up on it's own, but repeated exposure to the sun prolongs the sensation.

Enjoy the rays!