Hell's itch appears to be triggered by a severe sunburn following sun over-exposure. The sun's UV rays can damage skin and lead to redness or discoloration, pain, itchiness, blistering, and peeling.

Hell’s itch can result from sunburn, but not everyone experiences it. People can try remedies such as cool compresses, aloe vera, and drinking plenty of water to ease the itch and encourage healing.

It’s not clear why some people itch after a sunburn. Also known as “hell’s itch,” this may be genetic, but there isn’t enough evidence to prove it. It’s happened to many of us. You ...

This goes for any type of sunburn, but especially for hell's itch. If the pain is extremely severe and not responding to any of these remedies, contact your doctor to see if they can help relieve ...

Here, dermatologists share the most effective remedies for the painful itch that can occur after a sunburn, like hydrocortisone cream, aloe, medication, and more.

Sunburn is a common problem, especially as many people bare more skin during the longer days of summer. Past research suggests around one-third of U.S. adults get sunburned in a given year, with ...

Let’s be real: sunburn happens. Sometimes, no matter how much you spray and slap on sunscreen, you simply miss a spot. Or, you were having so much fun in the sun that you forgot to reapply and ...

Nothing screams, I totally forgot to use sunscreen!!! like a flaming red sunburn but, you know, it happens to the best of us. That said, having an itchy sunburn is just cruel.

Medics are now warning of a rare sunburn reaction known as hell’s itch Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Doctors say that if individuals forget to slather on their suncream and get sunburnt, it can ...