sunburn and a way to keep it cool

Gabe N Abby Mom

Hi guys,

I took my daughter and her friend swimming. I had my daughter spray my head with sunscreen, but she missed a large spot just above my forehead. So of course I have a sunburn there.

Anyway, I found a really cool (forgive the pun) way to keep my scalp cool. My daughter's dance teacher gave all the backstage mom's a "chilly pad by frogg togg". I've been tying it on my head to keep the burn cool and it works really well.

It got me thinking it might also work for those of you going through rads. Seems to me it would be worth talking with your doc about it.

Might also be great for hot flashes...

Hugs,

Linda

NancyJac

Thanks for that tip, Linda
I have 2 more rads to go and have gotten to the point where the burn is really uncomfortable and my skin is starting to peel. Haven't heard of chilly pad. Is it like a gel ice pack?

Gabe N Abby Mom

NancyJac said:

Thanks for that tip, Linda
I have 2 more rads to go and have gotten to the point where the burn is really uncomfortable and my skin is starting to peel. Haven't heard of chilly pad. Is it like a gel ice pack?

It's a thin "foam" (I don't
It's a thin "foam" (I don't really know how to describe it) "towel". It's about the size of a large hand towel, and can keep you cool for hours. I found some to give away a the local sporting goods store (Sports Authority for me), they were $15.

Please be sure to check with your doc before trying one. You should be able to google it for info for your doc.

Hugs,

Linda

NancyJac

Gabe N Abby Mom said:

It's a thin "foam" (I don't
It's a thin "foam" (I don't really know how to describe it) "towel". It's about the size of a large hand towel, and can keep you cool for hours. I found some to give away a the local sporting goods store (Sports Authority for me), they were $15.

Please be sure to check with your doc before trying one. You should be able to google it for info for your doc.

Hugs,

Linda

Hmmmm....ok, don't think
Hmmmm....ok, don't think I've ever heard of those but will look into it and ask my RO when I go for my treatment tomorrow. Thanks again, Linda.

VickiSam

NancyJac said:

Hmmmm....ok, don't think
Hmmmm....ok, don't think I've ever heard of those but will look into it and ask my RO when I go for my treatment tomorrow. Thanks again, Linda.

Yikes ... !!!
slather your sun burn with little aloe vera -- and a small bag of frozen peas to keep
forehead cool ..

Good luck .. Linda

ouch


Vicki

MAJW

VickiSam said:

Yikes ... !!!
slather your sun burn with little aloe vera -- and a small bag of frozen peas to keep
forehead cool ..

Good luck .. Linda

ouch


Vicki

frogs..
Linda these things really work! My husband uses one when in the hot summer, like now, when he plays golf...We got it at Bed Bath & Beyond...$14.99
He says it works great!

Hugs, Nancy