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“Always Wear Sunscreen!”: 40 People Who Failed To Do It And Ended Up Looking Like Dorks
We’ve all been there. After telling ourselves SPF is for the weak, we dove headfirst into the boiling sun bath, furiously refusing any advice to put on sunscreen. It was all about getting that sun-kissed tan you’ve seen in “The Blue Lagoon.”
The next day, the painful reality hits. Please welcome your torture for the next coming days, aka the redness, the soreness, the itchiness, the swollenness, you name it. As an additional bonus, you get unsolicited comments like “I told you,” “I knew it,” and “This is what you get if…”
Bored Panda has compiled a painfully funny list full of the unfortunate ones who got too badly sunburned. And hopefully, learn from the mistakes of others, 'cause whatever you do, do not try this at home.
Warning: sun is extremely dangerous, and prolonged exposure may lead to permanent skin damage and even skin cancer. Don’t forget to always use sunscreen, and seek medical attention immediately in case you get a severe sunburn. Scroll down for our interview with Dr. Adil Sheraz, the spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation, to find out more about what we should all know about sun damage.
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#1
Sunburn
While at SDCC 2013, I did my Aang cosplay, and after waiting in a line out in the sun I got a little burnt. Later on when I washed of the arrow I noticed it decided to stick around. Once the avatar always the avatar I suppose.
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#2
It's More Than Just A Tan, Buddy
#3
Not "Happy". Forgot Sunscreen On My Face, And Am Waiting For An X-Ray For A Rolled Ankle. Not Happy Jan. And Not So Fun Color Run
Emmy Davidson 5 years ago
I love that she has a temporary tattoo saying happy and she is not happy about anything
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
Better than a face tattoo I would feel. At least it wasn't an embarrassing or bad word.
Although sunburns may look fun, sizzling your skin under the hot summer sun is more harmful than we would like to think. In order to find out what kind of damage a sunburn can actually do to our skin, Bored Panda reached out to Dr. Adil Sheraz, a consultant dermatologist and spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation.
Dr. Sheraz explained that sunburn is predominantly caused by overexposure to UVB (ultraviolet B.) “We need to remember that UVB Is a form of radiation.”
And although the sun has many benefits, including promoting the production of vitamin D in our skin and boosting our well-being, “it is also well known that excessive sun exposure can and does lead to skin cancers, including fatal melanoma.”
#4
Never Sleep Outside With Cereal, Guys
nanashi 5 years ago
I'm from near the equator so I can't really imagine how someone could fall asleep outside while the sun is up. you'd might die before you could get "cool" sunburn if you try it here.
AbsoluteChaton 4 years ago
East French here : Few years ago, I’ve got heavy sunburns (2nd degree burns, little bubbles all over my body, was painful for 10 days). It was a 25° celsius outside but at the beach, near water. The glare of the Sun is pretty hard.
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Cori 5 years ago
Oh, that looks like that hurts. I can almost feel the heat radiating off those poor, fried thighs.
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
"poor fried thighs" lol. At least they're not going to be eaten.
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#5
At Least It's Symmetrical
Arctic Fox Lover 5 years ago (edited)
Her bikini top/sundress loved her so much, it wanted to stay on even when it was taken off.
#6
My Friend Told Me That I Look Like A Popsicle Stick
Esca Sav 5 years ago (edited)
This happened to me when I had to wait outside the DMV for 11 hours the first day they reopened during the pandemic... (Edit: I didn't notice until a girl took off her bracelet and commented on her tanline. I slowly lifted my sleeve out of paranoia, but little did I know my suspicions were right... I was turning into the Polish flag...)
The dermatologist said that sunburn is not just redness, swelling, and blisters. In reality, these are the signs that the body is repairing itself from damage caused in the DNA of cells. “Over time, if too much DNA is damaged, this will often mutate into cancer-forming cells and results in either a melanoma or one of the other types of skin cancers,” he explained.
Dr. Sheraz also said that the type and degree of sunburn will depend on many factors, including your age and skin type. “If you are younger than 6 or older than 65, then you will have a greater risk of burning.”
Moreover, “If you have type 1 skin, i.e. blue eyes, blonde hair, and very fair skin, then you will burn quicker and will not tan before burning.”
#7
What Could Go Wrong If I Forget The Sunscreen?
MAnahP 5 years ago
As a redhead....yes, we should. I got burned once just waiting for the bus!
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#8
Trying To Even Out My Tan On My Lunch Break
Malakai 5 years ago
I would say the same, but this is literally what my dad looks like. His chest and his legs are like, LILY WHITE, since they're always covered when he's out in the sun, but he's so dark everywhere else I actually thought he was biracial when I was VERY young (like 5 or 6 at oldest)
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Felicity Lemon 5 years ago
No you can see that there is a person underneath the wood. They are also aren't wearing the same shorts( colour)
#9
A Buddy Of Mine Seemed To Think Stick Sun Screen Was A Good Idea
NamiKoa 5 years ago
But it's nice to see what a big difference sun screen makes. The parts he managed to cover arr perfectly fine.
Parmeisan 5 years ago
As someone who burns easily -- hell yes it makes a difference. There's no such thing as a tan for me, I either remember sunscreen or I burn. Wear your sunscreen!
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Mme de Poppadom 5 years ago
The stick is good for coverage such as your face cheeks and other precise areas. Maybe a spray version for all-over reach?
The majority of sunburns will result in mild pain, redness, and peeling of the skin. “This would be in keeping with a first-degree burn. This type of sunburn tends to resolve spontaneously and doesn’t require one to come into hospital or see the GP.”
However, if you develop blistering from the sun, it would mean that the deeper layers of the skin have been affected. “This is more akin to a second-degree burn. The skin can be swollen, very painful, and, of course, bright red,” the spokesperson at the British Skin Foundation said.
#10
That's Why You Shouldn't Wear Jeans With Holes On Sunny Days
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
Ouchie wowsa. Those knees look as if they were fried in oil and never removed from the pan.
Laura Rodrigues 5 years ago
Or ever. NO one should ever wear those tacky ripped-way-too-much jeans😳
#11
Tried Evening Out My Tan From The Other Day, Didn't Go So Well
#12
Finish Painting Deck - Check, Give Yourself Sunburn Tramp Stamp - Check
MellonCollie 5 years ago
And, gentlemen, that's another reason why you ALWAYS have to pull up those pants!! ;-)
Ann Abdelzaher 5 years ago
Been there done that.. spent hours planting a flower garden... shirt would pull up every time I leaned forward so I just left it.... bad idea! it was a DEEP burn too.. the skin literally peeled of in long strips.
Claire Armstrong 5 years ago
Talk about builders a**e ffs! Guys, this is why you shouldn't leave half your a**e hanging out the top of your jeans!
Black Goat of the Woods 5 years ago
Digging bent over all day in the sun, this is what we archaeologists call "the archaeologist's stripe". Typical rookie mistake to forget to apply sunscreen there :)
Ilona Z 5 years ago
This happend to me and im redhead. I coverred my whole body with sunscreen except this part And ears when i worked at tree farm. The sunburn was so bad my skin peeled of in a very thick peaces. It happend 10 years ago, still have Věry intensivně freckled "tramp stamp". Never forget sunscreen again.
Randomcthulu 5 years ago
He's got pretty bad sun damage on his shoulders too...sunblock is for EVERYONE
Arctic Fox Lover 5 years ago
Not me--all it is is a sticky, stinky, pointless shallac all over me. I've only gotten sunburn once in my life--but it was tiny. xD I'm so luckyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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“Severe sunburn can lead to significant dehydration and the resulting inflammation in the skin (which is the body’s healing response) can send one into shock, with a significant drop in blood pressure and even death in extreme situations.”
#13
Who Needs A Farmer's Tan When You Can Get A Cavs Finals Hat Burn
Stephanie Did It 5 years ago
If only there was a way to wear that cap so it would shade your face...
Cheryl Gyles 5 years ago
Right? That's what hats are supposed to be for. He'd have the burn in the back, but at least he wouldn't have to see it in the mirror.
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Jessica Nametz 5 years ago
That's what he gets for wearing his hat backwards like a douche....
#14
Baseball Mom's Yoga Pants Worked Out Just Fine
Leah Hutchings 5 years ago
Must have been boring as hell if she never even moved for her kids games
#15
Apparently My Adam's Apple Provided Just Enough Shade To Prevent A Small Portion Of My Neck From Getting Sunburned
Among other features of sunburn, some people may feel itching which, Dr. Sheraz explained, “is thought to be associated with the release of a chemical called bradykinin from damaged skin.”
Even though it’s just a theory, the dermatologist said that “online sufferers have described their experiences as feeling ‘like fire ants are biting you under your skin,’ ‘wanting to rip your skin off,’ or ‘an uncontrollable itch that, when scratched, causes stabbing pain.’”
#16
Someone Forgot His Sunscreen
Arctic Fox Lover 5 years ago
I guess that's what you get when you go out and Tiger King cosplay. This picture is telling us something!!! xD
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Anna Neemus 5 years ago
This pic has been around a while. Its been debunked as fake. The lines just dont match up.
#17
The Difference Between Tanned And Untanned From My Leg To My Foot
Drew Sauveur 5 years ago
um, that can't be real tan. Serious spray tan I'm guessing. That's practically black face.
sbj 5 years ago
There is no chance that is a tan, it's a complete fake, I totally agree with Adam C
Lesley Langlois 5 years ago
For sure...it's been shopped. Zoom in, folks!
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His upper leg looks like he's been varnished ready for a bodybuilding competition
Hilary Mol 5 years ago
His dermatologist is going to have a field day checking for signs of melanoma in the years to come.
#18
Daughter's Sunburn Looks Like Patrick From Spongebob
Minha Khan 5 years ago
this is honestly adorable but when I was younger sunburn hurt so much. if this happens to your kid, I would recommend aloe vera.
Wolfstar 5 years ago
i've never had a sunburn, so what does it feel like? it obviously burns but like how??
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Marty Sunderland 5 years ago
If the burn isn't too bad, vinegar will take the "burn'" away. (from mom of redhead who spent a lot of time keeping her in the shade, but babysitter didnt)
ness 5 years ago
Sometimes things happen... parents are not perfect I remember putting sunscreen on my 3 year old thought I did a great job turns out she sun burned on her butt where the swim suit should have covered and I felt horrible about it. I definitely shamed myself for it and would of been heartbroken if people like you also shamed me.
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#19
My Friends' First Time In The Florida Sun. Apparently It Was Also Their First Time Using A Spray-On Sunscreen
Johnny 5 years ago
That looks more like a stick based sunscreen, spray on wouldn't leave lines that sharp
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
It would if it was sprayed too close to the skin.
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Guy King 5 years ago (edited)
I think the kid was wearing a vest. I bet the others wish they had too now!
Load More Replies... Randomcthulu 5 years ago
Coppertone used to make a kids sunscreen spray that starts out bright purple so you can see where you applied it, then dried down to clear, was great stuff
Natalie Bohrteller 5 years ago (edited)
I just don't get why they think applying sunscreen like that would help, especially the guy on the left... did he think applying one line will magically cover your whole body?
SoozeeQ 5 years ago
That kid on the right has the best coverage, but the guy on the right - it looks like they barely tried.
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Brent Hollett 5 years ago
Everyone seems to think spray on is just spray and done. You really should manually spread it around...
#20
Bought Some New White Fingerless Gloves
SirPatTheCat 5 years ago
Bike riding or work gloves of some kind probably
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#21
This Is Cade's Freshly Shaved Head After A Sunscreenless Few Hours Mowing A Field
Natalie Bohrteller 5 years ago
Not in America. Unless you have a house to give up, of course.
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Boaty McBoatface 5 years ago
The dent is where you can shoot to implode the Deathstar
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Angela Van Kell 5 years ago
It's where he pushed with his finger to show how swollen his head is. With edema it takes a minute for the pushed in area to go back the way it was.
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Cindy Jarrett 5 years ago (edited)
Who care about the sunburn, I’d be more worried about , know ... about the dent in your head?
Donald Pelton 5 years ago
I'd be more worried about the depression on your forehead. Reminds me of a concussion.
#22
This Is What You Get For Wearing Those Awful Things
supportive_plant_parent 5 years ago
This was a joke not trying to be mean🙂
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Long Kayaking Trip + Belly Rolls = Most Inconsistent Sunburn Ever
Paweł Szczepański 5 years ago
It's not the case of shade. While paddling you can't sit completely straight and if you're not 100% top-fit you fold skin on your stomach. I got similar things more than once, however never that severe.
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#24
What Happens When You're Super White And You Walked Around All Day In A Shirt With Cutout Squares. And This Was With Multiple Applications Of Sunscreen
In hindsight, I probably should have worn a different shirt
Natalie Bohrteller 5 years ago
Multiple applications of sunscreen with spf 4 won't help here either. ;)
#25
When You Are From Arizona And Think 70 Degrees On The Beach In Cali Doesn't Require Sunscreen. I. Hurt
Parmeisan 5 years ago
True, but not relevant. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/are-you-more-prone-to-sunburn-dermatologists-explain-key-risk-factors-2/432586 "Depending on altitude and environmental conditions, some geographical locations are worse for sun exposure," Dr. Ranella Hirsh, dermatologist with the Academy of Dermatology, said. Higher altitudes, for example some places in Colorado, put people at a greater risk for sunburn. Areas where the ozone layer is compromised, such as Australia, and areas near the equator put people at a higher risk."
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Pamda Panda 5 years ago
I have seen so many new mountaineers not realize that just because it's 20 degrees (Fahrenheit), doesn't mean the sun reflecting off the snow won't burn the heck out of you! Why do so many people think temperature and UV rays are correlated?
Downunderdude 5 years ago
When I was four, we moved from England to the USA and we had a holiday in Florida. My mum didn't do sunscreen because it was overcast. My brother and I played on the beach all day long. That night, we had to go to hospital. I can still remember the pain.
Unaffected 5 years ago
An advice from my old country.If you get this badly sunburnt, apply cold yoghut.It may sound stupid but it soothes and nourishes skin.It works, trust me!
Zoe Snyder 5 years ago
And this, my friends, is why you don't go out without 2 layers of sunscreen within the times of 11 am to 3pm!
Country Nana 5 years ago
First time I spent a winter up north, went out in the sun in Maine that spring and burned.
#26
When People Ask Me Why I Want To Sit In The Shade I Show Them These Photos
#27
The Tan Of My Hand Compared To My Foot
John Doe AKA "READ MY DAMN COMMENT OR REPLY BEFORE YOU DISLIKE!" 5 years ago
Probably lighting.
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Sarah Luna 5 years ago
This...is a laborer's skin. My husband is half Mexican and works outside for a living. In the summer his skin is two shades: roasted almond on arms, face, and neck. Lily white on anything that's covered. His other half is German and it shows. The blue color is from socks in steel toes all day. Yes, those boots the first thing they take off. Usually the pants come off right after, it's kinda the Al Bundy Effect.
SoozeeQ 5 years ago
Sorry, Sarah, but it is actually a soldier, as Jessica Marie keeps pointing out. If you click on the link MadoneXI underneath the pic, it takes you to the original post on Reddit. He's a Caucasian soldier in the Malian desert. Cool story about your husband though.
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Lesson Of The Day
#29
Currently
Clara Knaub 5 years ago
This happened to me too except that I forgot sunscreen on the backs of my hands.
#30
Stubborn Husband Said He Didn't Need My Help Putting Sunscreen On His Back
Pseudo Puppy 5 years ago
ah yes, those moments of self-inflicted paid, due to ego / stupidity / stubbornness.... :o
Vicki Perizzolo 5 years ago
they can be taught but it usually takes more than a few pokes with a sharp stick
#31
Co-Worker Shaved His Head, Then Went Golfing, And Decided To Wear A Visor
#32
This Tomato Man Looks Nearly Fake
John Doe AKA "READ MY DAMN COMMENT OR REPLY BEFORE YOU DISLIKE!" 5 years ago
It hurts to exist at that point I bet.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago
You might want to head to your G.P. there. That can't be healthy.
Lynn Morello 5 years ago
I am not a red head, but that is the colour I turn after sun exposure.
#33
I Get This Tan Line Every Year. A Result From My Job Outside Wearing The Same Uniform Everyday. The Tan Line Lasts Through The Winter
SykesDaMan 5 years ago
Happened to me in the past. Now, even though I'm not exposed to the sun since many years (at least 4, maybe more... Please, don't ask me how/why I'm not: It's complicated! :) ), my forearms are still a lot darker than the rest of my body...
The Hufflepuff Bookworm 5 years ago
I wore a pair of shorts this summer that finished ¾ of the way down my thigh, the next day I put on my pair of dungarees (shorts) and notice that the top half of my thigh is lighter than the rest of my legs. Got mocked by my best friend for the rest of the month. They still exist now about 3 months afterwards
#34
Met A Guy Last Summer That Fell Asleep In The Sun With His Phone On His Chest
Kevin Donegan 5 years ago
You ever see someone and you think, "Oh, he/she's handsome/attractive." And then ... you see a cigarette in their hand and all of a sudden they turn in to Quasimodo?
#35
My Husband's First Time Wearing Sandals Since Starting His New Asphalt Job
Elizabeth Wilkins 5 years ago
My husband's feet look JUST like that. Our daughter plays Travel softball. Its hilarious because its been 4 weeks and his feet are still white as snow and his legs are very tanned
WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
If "Asphalt Job" means working with boiling hot asphalt, your husband might reconsider his choice of clothing and footwear.
James Naron 5 years ago
I'm pretty sure this photo is on his day off, and not representative of his work attire.
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Lorna Chapman 5 years ago
He's an idiot if he's wearing shorts to lay asphalt. It goes down at about 180°c, there's a reason we have to completely cover up in the UK
#36
My Friend Refused To Ask For Help With Putting Sunscreen On, This Is The Result
Clara Knaub 5 years ago
People are so stubborn. They should really ask for help when they need it.
Janet C 3 years ago
Not people. Men. Men won't dare let another man touch them. Apparently severe skin burn is part of Toxic Masculinity.
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Jaybird3939 5 years ago
I always wanted to invent something that would help me spread sunscreen on my back all by myself.
#37
Potato vs. Sunburn
*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 5 years ago
bro, my hot take is that peeling the skin off of a sunburn is extremely satisfying, and the only good part of getting a sunburn, besides the possibility of a tan
The Hufflepuff Bookworm 5 years ago
I got sunburn on my back when wearing a swimming cozzie. The lines exist still also bearing in mind that this is the English sun I wasnt too concerned about getting burnt
#38
My Cousin’s Legs After A Day In The Sun In Ripped Jeans
Cats Fat 5 years ago
I cannot tell you how hard I laughed when I realised that this didn't say 'release your inner thigh'
Load More Replies... Patty Stier 5 years ago
Kind of looks like a close-up photo of two grilled bun-length hot dogs! Pass the mustard & add a side order of chips.
Teresa Spanics 5 years ago
I want to know why people will pay lots of money for ripped up jeans?!
Dave Chapman 5 years ago
She probably paid $400 for jeans we would have thrown away in the 70's!!
Arctic Fox Lover 5 years ago
Hmm, lemme guess... Oh, oh, I know! You're the tiger from Tiger King!!
#39
This Is What Happens When You Go On A Bike Ride When It’s 100 Degrees Outside Without The Proper Sunscreen
Malakai 5 years ago
Temperature has nothing to do with sun exposure. Why do people keep equating heat with bad sunburns? You didn't get a bad sunburn from the heat--you got a bad sunburn from being an idiot that didn't apply sunscreen!
martin734 5 years ago
Exactly, it's about UV exposure, not temperature. You can still get burned on a cold sunny day in spring or autumn if you spend long enough exposed to the sun. I have even seen people get sunburn while skiing.
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Jaybird3939 5 years ago
Some of the worst sunburns I've ever had have been on cloudy/overcast days, when you'd think you wouldn't need it (I learned after the first time)
Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
It's a sun and wind burn. On a hot day I got burned in the shade.
Bobby Montague 5 years ago
Why oh why in this day and age are people still so stupid to think they need to wear sunscreen,? Look at the damage you're doing, it's long lasting too morons!!!
#40
I Spent A Little Too Much Time Outside While Wearing 3/4 Pants
Bobbie Kooiman 5 years ago
Haven’t hear the term “3/4” in a while. When “capris” came out, I had to force myself to change the term. Glad to see it’s back 😉
#41
"Just Spray It Quickly Dude, I Don't Need You To Rub It In"
#42
My Cousin Got A Sunburn
Helen Haley 5 years ago
Is that a swing? And puppies? Did this dude grow up and make enough money to live in the house we all dreamed of as kids? Or are his parents just super cool?
#43
Guess I Have A Sunburn Tattoo To Explain At Work Tomorrow And You Know What? Totally Worth It, Had So Much Fun My First Time Doing The Cosplay Parade
#44
Best Hat Sunburn Line
#45
A Green Tea Bath Was The Only Option After Being Brutally Sunburned In Australia, Then Having To Sit For 19 Hours On An Airplane Coming Back To The States
Pseudo Puppy 5 years ago (edited)
Aussie tip: (aside from sunscreen).... soak in a cold bath, and lots of aloe vera moisturiser. Most Aussie kids learn this the hard way - and typically only do it once. I feel you pain!!
Kady Maree Mcgrath 5 years ago
I defiantly learnt it the hard way my parents just rubbed aloe Vera on me and said "You will be fine"
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago
I am so glad my nan never had to give me the sour milk after sun treatment as a kid.
Load More Replies... Andrew Gibb 5 years ago
I used to get dabbed all over with calamine lotion if sunburned as a child.
Malakai 5 years ago
Black tea is what you want, not green. Black tea has a LOT of tannins that can help provide pain relief for a bad sunburn. Steep bags in hot water as directed, but for at least 20 minutes instead of 3-5. Let that cool and gently dab over affected areas. Aloe vera is probably the most affective thing you can use, though, since aloe vera actually helps HEAL and not just soothe
Helen Haley 5 years ago
I see the word australia, see the things on his face, and immediately think tiny creatures are on his face trying to kill him.
Lorraine R 5 years ago
I thought they were Brussels sprouts at first, but I guess they're tea bags.
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Blythe Osborne 5 years ago
Different "burn". I was working in a town called Camooweal. It was September. A young guy rode his motorcycle into town from Tennant Creek, 470 km to the west. It was a beautiful September day on a dead straight road so he took his shirt off. That night his skin blistered and split, a mix of windburn and sunburn. The next morning the RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) flew him to Mt Isa, then Brisbane i a critical condition. Ouch.
#47
Yea Yea Forgot Sun Screen, But I Wore A Hat
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
That metal spider in front of him, whatever it is is giving him the shocked/disapproving face.
#48
Peace. Love. And Sunburns
#49
And There It Is... 3 Days In Full Sun, Clearly Not Enough Sun Protection, And A Big Forehead
Mama Panda 5 years ago
My hubby would think that his forehead would be a perfect Klingon forehead lol
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
Ouch and yikes. Looks as if paint was spilled on him, but we all know the truth is worse.
John Doe AKA "READ MY DAMN COMMENT OR REPLY BEFORE YOU DISLIKE!" 5 years ago
DAMN, BOI YOU PEELIN'! OUCH!
#50
Eah. Nice And Sunny Day! That’s How You Look After A 4h 35 Min. Run In The Sun
#51
I Got Band-Aid Tan Lines
Helen Haley 5 years ago
How the hell did they manage to take the picture? Or is a still from a video?
Thalia Lovering 5 years ago
How do you take a pick with a phone in your mouth? And, most important, why?
#52
I Realized I Need To Lose Some Weight When I Sat Out In The Sun And My Manboobs Gave Me A "Bra" On My Sunburned Torso
#53
To All Bathing Suit Shoppers - Always Keep Tan (& Burn) Lines In Mind
#54
My First Bathroom Selfie. Because I May Be A Little Sunburn
Malakai 5 years ago
If you are more than slightly red from a sunburn, you should probably see a doctor. Sunburns this severe can lead to lasting skin cell damage if not treated properly. Believe it or not, sunburns are classified just like regular burns: 1st degree, mild redness and pain, but little to no other symptoms; 2nd degree, possible blisters and swelling, moderate redness and moderate to intense pain, really should see a doctor; 3rd degree, skin is very dark red or possibly brown, intense pain or possible numbness, possible peeling and/or blistering, SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE THIS CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR SKIN. You can actually need skin grafts for a severe enough sunburn!
Mama Panda 5 years ago
Nice to see you read the article that accompanied all of these pictures.
Load More Replies... Clara Knaub 5 years ago
This is too far. Take care of yourself and wear sunscreen for gods sake! You can take 5 minutes to apply sunscreen instead of having to spend your life in a hospital because you got skin cancer.
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
ooh, this one is the brightest of them all so far. Is there a name for this color besides shame?
#55
Don't Forget To Use Sunscreen
Kady Maree Mcgrath 5 years ago
Mate you need to get that checked out that is not an ordinary sunburn
Foxxy (The Original) 5 years ago
It looks like sunburn over sunburn over sunburn. My hubby gets this in summer on the back of his neck coz he always bloody forgets to put sunscreen there. He puts sunscreen everywhere else but always misses his ears and neck. He has to get his skin checked every 12 months.
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#56
Hiker’s Tan. At Least It’s Symmetrical
#57
Perfect Sunburn Spotted In My Facebook Feed
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
is that shine before or after the burning? The reason behind the burn or an antidote?
#59
Boys Need To Learn How To Do Spray Sunscreen
#60
Twinning With The Tomato. Stupid Sunburn
#61
Well The Sunscreen Worked
#63
Top Tip - Don't Roll Your Ripped Jeans Up And Then Sit In The Sun For Two Hours Like My Sister Did
#64
Dad Texted Me And Said "Getting This Tan Was Quite A Feat." Ugh
Zoe's Mom 5 years ago (edited)
I've been told all my life that I have pretty feet. I didn't get it; they are only feet until I saw really, really bad looking feet. Then I had that Ah Ha moment.
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#66
Went To The Beach And Put Extra Sunscreen On My Tattoos To Be Safe. Guess I Forgot To Keep The Rest Of That Area Safe As Well
#68
I Got Drunk And Forgot To Put Sunscreen On My Feet
#69
"What Was The Biggest Mistake You Made In The Alps, Tim?" Suncream, Sunglasses, Spare Sunglasses
Mme de Poppadom 5 years ago
FYI: I think you need a special kind of alpine sunblock, otherwise some of the ingredients of a typical lotion can really hurt you in windy + cold environments, which are unlike conditions on a beach, for example. But, of course, this thread wouldn't exist if people followed directions on labels or common sense advice, so do carry on.
John Doe AKA "READ MY DAMN COMMENT OR REPLY BEFORE YOU DISLIKE!" 5 years ago
Still gotta watch for that s**t in the cold especially around snow.
Malakai 5 years ago
Exactly! Snow is probably worse than a sunny summer day becausr of how it reflects sunlight. JUST BECAUSE IT'S COLD OUTSIDE, IT DOES NOT MEAN YOU DON'T NEED SUNSCREEN.
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This Crazy Tan
#72
Wore A Bandana Outside All Day After Buzzing My Head And Forgetting That Sunscreen Existed. Got This Sweet Tan Line
#73
Noooooo! I’ve Made A Terrible Mistake
Aunt Messy 5 years ago
That's the punishment you deserve for even buying those ugly pant things.
Ava Raine 5 years ago
i wear those all the time and so do a lot of girls at my high school. they're pretty popular right now.
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Next Couple Days Are Gonna Be Rough
SirPatTheCat 5 years ago
What do you wanna bet this guy went to the snow and didn't wear sunscreen because it was cold lol
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A Reminder To Wear Sunscreen On Your Face, All Day, Every Day
#77
I Got A Reallllllll Bad Sunburn. The Shirt I Was Wearing Had These Designs In The Sleeves So Now I Have Cool Designs On My Arms
#78
My Husband Got A Little Burnt. The Sun Missed A Couple Spots
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Malakai 5 years ago
Sunburns are more than just mild inconveniences and annoyances and the number of people who are BLISTERINGLY red in this post who I will assume did not see a doctor ASTOUNDS me. They are called sunBURNS for a reason! There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree sunburns and they are on par in terms of severity as regular burns. Even without the increased risk of skin cancer, you can severely and permanently damage your skin without proper care--in the case of 3rd degree sunburns it is possible you might even need a skin graft! Don't be stupid, and grab sunblock that is at least SPF30 and USE IT REGARDLESS OF THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE. If it is SUNNY outside, and you intend to be out there more than 20ish minutes (I need it if I'm out more than 10), APPLY SUNSCREEN. And use a lip balm that has some kind of SPF, too!
Kairen Rider-Matchez 5 years ago
Ugh so so painful please don't join the lobster people wear sunscreen everyone!
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 5 years ago
Omg, some of these look sooo painful, cause suburn and stupidity.
Hans 5 years ago
While the pictures surely are funny, they transport a dangerous message: getting a sunburn is about being shamed and having some itching (or mild pain) for a few days. Rather, each sunburn – and even every *almost* sunburned – significantly increased your chance of skin cancer, which significantly increases your risk of premature death. Sorry to spoil the fun, but these pictures should be enjoyed with this warning! ("Do not try this at home.")
Cori 5 years ago
I walked on the beach for hours in North Carolina on an overcast day in March. Didn't think I needed sunscreen. I was SO wrong. Every time I took a step forward and exposed the back of my calf the sun was frying it. It was so bad I could barely walk the next morning. I also burnt my shoulders so deeply they peeled twice. I don't forget sunscreen any more. Not even on overcast days.
similarly 5 years ago
When I was young, I never bothered with sunscreen. I never got REALLY burned badly until I was an adult and spent all day at a pool with no sunscreen. A couple years ago, I had to have a basal cell carcinoma removed from my forehead, and I consider myself lucky because it's the mildest possible thing that can still be called cancer (I had it for 3 years before it occurred to me to wonder why that thing on my forehead wasn't healing). I have a barely noticeable scar and feel I got off lucky! HOWEVER, I'm literally going to spend the rest of my life looking for spots, and wondering "is this one cancer?" Take care of your skin, folks.
SirPatTheCat 5 years ago
What's with all the dudes refusing to let anyone touch their backs lol
Kady Maree Mcgrath 5 years ago
Wear SPF 50+ at least, Sunburns can lead to skin cancer and other health conditions if you are worried about a sunburn go to your local doctor, check the UV ratings before you leave to see if sun cream is appropriate
Malakai 5 years ago
Sunburns are more than just mild inconveniences and annoyances and the number of people who are BLISTERINGLY red in this post who I will assume did not see a doctor ASTOUNDS me. They are called sunBURNS for a reason! There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree sunburns and they are on par in terms of severity as regular burns. Even without the increased risk of skin cancer, you can severely and permanently damage your skin without proper care--in the case of 3rd degree sunburns it is possible you might even need a skin graft! Don't be stupid, and grab sunblock that is at least SPF30 and USE IT REGARDLESS OF THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE. If it is SUNNY outside, and you intend to be out there more than 20ish minutes (I need it if I'm out more than 10), APPLY SUNSCREEN. And use a lip balm that has some kind of SPF, too!
Kairen Rider-Matchez 5 years ago
Ugh so so painful please don't join the lobster people wear sunscreen everyone!
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 5 years ago
Omg, some of these look sooo painful, cause suburn and stupidity.
Hans 5 years ago
While the pictures surely are funny, they transport a dangerous message: getting a sunburn is about being shamed and having some itching (or mild pain) for a few days. Rather, each sunburn – and even every *almost* sunburned – significantly increased your chance of skin cancer, which significantly increases your risk of premature death. Sorry to spoil the fun, but these pictures should be enjoyed with this warning! ("Do not try this at home.")
Cori 5 years ago
I walked on the beach for hours in North Carolina on an overcast day in March. Didn't think I needed sunscreen. I was SO wrong. Every time I took a step forward and exposed the back of my calf the sun was frying it. It was so bad I could barely walk the next morning. I also burnt my shoulders so deeply they peeled twice. I don't forget sunscreen any more. Not even on overcast days.
similarly 5 years ago
When I was young, I never bothered with sunscreen. I never got REALLY burned badly until I was an adult and spent all day at a pool with no sunscreen. A couple years ago, I had to have a basal cell carcinoma removed from my forehead, and I consider myself lucky because it's the mildest possible thing that can still be called cancer (I had it for 3 years before it occurred to me to wonder why that thing on my forehead wasn't healing). I have a barely noticeable scar and feel I got off lucky! HOWEVER, I'm literally going to spend the rest of my life looking for spots, and wondering "is this one cancer?" Take care of your skin, folks.
SirPatTheCat 5 years ago
What's with all the dudes refusing to let anyone touch their backs lol
Kady Maree Mcgrath 5 years ago
Wear SPF 50+ at least, Sunburns can lead to skin cancer and other health conditions if you are worried about a sunburn go to your local doctor, check the UV ratings before you leave to see if sun cream is appropriate
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