Gunner Back From Vacation, but Did He Bring Back ‘Hell’s Itch’???
I just returned from my vacation in Mexico and brought my friend Hell’s Itch back with me. We stayed at Secrets Maroma Riviera Cancun, an amazing resort.
My first day was spent on the beach in the sunshine… without sunscreen!! Now, it’s my turn to burn! Welcome to Hell’s Itch.
You’ve actually probably experienced something like this before, but never really put words to it. And probably not as severe.
“Hell’s itch is this deep, painful, almost throbbing, itch that happens one to three days after a sunburn, often on the upper back and shoulders,” dermatologist Melissa Piliang, MD told the Cleveland Clinic. “Anyone who has a sunburn could get it, but it seems to be more common in fair-skinned people and people who have been at higher altitudes where the sun is more intense, like in the mountains.”
And boy am I experiencing all that. The Cleveland Clinic has some good advice on how to prevent it, and how to help me heal up properly.
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30,
- Use water-resistant sunscreens,
- Use sun-protective clothing if possible,
- Use sunscreen daily if possible, even in the winter.
Allergy and pain medications are helping me through some of the symptoms of Hell’s Itch, and lots of cool baths.
Now ya know, be careful… trust me! Enjoy that summer sunshine.
In the meantime, here’s a few photos from the trip!
Fayetteville in Top 50 For Sweatiest Cities in the Country
1. Orlando, Florida
Lots of sweaty people at Disney in Orlando. Obviously. (Photo by Jacqueline Nell/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images)
- Average Summer Temperature: 83.5 °F, with 92 °F (high) and 75 °F (low)
- Summer Season: 4.4 months
- Relative Humidity: 78%
- Days Above 90 Degrees: 97 per year
- Exercise Rate: 50.6%
- Population Density: 2,642 people per square mile
6. Houston, Texas
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
- Average Summer Temperature: 85 °F, with 93 °F (high) and 77 °F (low)
- Summer Season: 3.6 months
- Relative Humidity: 74%
- Days Above 90 Degrees: 99.6 per year
- Exercise Rate: 52.3%
- Population Density: 3632 people per square mile
42. Charlotte
Downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. (Getty Images)
47. Fayetteville
60. Raleigh
112. Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina (Getty Images)
114. Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina (Getty Images)
120. Durham
Durham, North Carolina
132. Cary
