muscle sunburn

[recycled]

It was a beautiful day so I was on my bike. I try to keep well covered in
sunblock but usually neglect the legs as it seems unnecessary.

Well, fast forward to today and I realize I have a decent burn on my legs,
particularly the front, quad area. Although not serious it seems extra sore
as if the lack of fat and nearness of the muscle to the skin made it
extra-sensitive to sunburn.

Has anyone else experienced this?

[raamman@gmail.com]

On Aug 2, 2:41*pm, "recycled" <u-l...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> *It was a beautiful day so I was on my bike. I try to keep well covered in
> sunblock but usually neglect the legs as it seems unnecessary.
>
> *Well, fast forward to today and I realize I have a decent burn on my legs,
> particularly the front, quad area. Although not serious it seems extra sore
> as if the lack of fat and nearness of the muscle to the skin made it
> extra-sensitive to sunburn.
>
> *Has anyone else experienced this?

many yaers ago I neglected sunblock on a early spring daylong ride; by
the time I got to my destination to ride back I was already feeling a
bit burned; to this day I have permanent 2 tone legs

[Tom Keats]

In article <g729os$ele$1@news.datemas.de>,
"recycled" <u-lock@hotmail.com> writes:
>
> It was a beautiful day so I was on my bike. I try to keep well covered in
> sunblock but usually neglect the legs as it seems unnecessary.
>
> Well, fast forward to today and I realize I have a decent burn on my legs,
> particularly the front, quad area. Although not serious it seems extra sore
> as if the lack of fat and nearness of the muscle to the skin made it
> extra-sensitive to sunburn.

Muscle? Lack of fat? Are you braggin' or complainin'? :-) :-) :-)

> Has anyone else experienced this?

For myself, maybe a little, but not to any great extent.
It's the tip of my nose that bears the brunt of solar
exposure.

Perhaps the wind also played a part in your
exposural discomfort? From my experiences
in the BC interior, I've learned how arid
heat + wind can do a number on ya. Could
it be that you've got windburn?

And all kidding aside, good on ya, that you're
keeping fit and keeping Jell-o thighs at bay.

A light application of Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion
or Noxema might soothe the discomfort and keep the
affected skin moisturized. Or good ol' witchhazel;
that stuff's such a pleasantly mild but effective
analgesic.

But in sun/windburn cases: decocted witchhazel, not
tinctured with alcohol, which would be too burny and
sting-y, like lemon juice in a barked knuckle. And
the alcohol would further dry the skin, which you
surely don't want to happen.

A witchhazel + epsom salts bath is heavenly, especially
after a hard day's work. You could throw some koi in there
too if you like, but they'll die and clog the drain.
They tickle too much anyways (while they're alive.)

But I wouldn't subject a sunburn to epsom salts.
Just non-alcoholized witchazel. That stuff is an
unsung hero.


cheers,
Tom


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[recycled]

"Tom Keats" <tkeats2005@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ftv27g.eq3.ln@news.motzarella.org...
> In article <g729os$ele$1@news.datemas.de>,
> "recycled" <u-lock@hotmail.com> writes:
>>
>> It was a beautiful day so I was on my bike. I try to keep well covered
>> in
>> sunblock but usually neglect the legs as it seems unnecessary.
>>
>> Well, fast forward to today and I realize I have a decent burn on my
>> legs,
>> particularly the front, quad area. Although not serious it seems extra
>> sore
>> as if the lack of fat and nearness of the muscle to the skin made it
>> extra-sensitive to sunburn.
>
> Muscle? Lack of fat? Are you braggin' or complainin'? :-) :-) :-)

Maybe both.
>> Has anyone else experienced this?
>
> For myself, maybe a little, but not to any great extent.
> It's the tip of my nose that bears the brunt of solar
> exposure.

Me too. But I always slather lots of high spf sun block on my face and
shoulders which seem to bear the brunt of the uv.

Though on Friday I did take of my shirt for a time and rode with just a
backpack. this exposed some bormally untanned areas and giving the most
curious tan pattern.

The point I'm making is that while the leg burn isn't really any worse than
other areas where there is more fat, I do feel it a bit more. I was just
wondering if there is some connection. Does the difference in composition
near the surface, such as the lower back - fat, and shoulders, bone affect
the severity.

The obvious answer is that that area was less exposed in previous outings
and so is more of a 'first burn'. But if that is so then why did the areas
like my lower back seem less affected?


> Perhaps the wind also played a part in your
> exposural discomfort? From my experiences
> in the BC interior, I've learned how arid
> heat + wind can do a number on ya. Could
> it be that you've got windburn?

Now who's bragging? :)

I suppose I did build up some speed going down Waterdown Rd. It's nothing
like the Rockies or Alps but it's such a cool road that snakes down to the
lake:


http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=43.323742,-79.876828&spn=0.016297,0.027466&t=h&z=15

My complete loop went like this:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2134671

There was some wind but nothing remarkable.

[recycled]

Wrong road. I was on Snake Rd [naturally] that was a great winding descent:


http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=43.31528,-79.888115&spn=0.016299,0.027466&t=h&z=15

My accurate ride was this:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2137376



"recycled" <u-lock@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:g7444r$u9k$1@news.datemas.de...

> I suppose I did build up some speed going down Waterdown Rd. It's nothing
> like the Rockies or Alps but it's such a cool road that snakes down to the
> lake:
>
>
> http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=43.323742,-79.876828&spn=0.016297,0.027466&t=h&z=15
>
> My complete loop went like this:
>
> http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2134671
>

[Tom Keats]

In article <g7444r$u9k$1@news.datemas.de>,
"recycled" <u-lock@hotmail.com> writes:
>
> "Tom Keats" <tkeats2005@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ftv27g.eq3.ln@news.motzarella.org...
>> In article <g729os$ele$1@news.datemas.de>,
>> "recycled" <u-lock@hotmail.com> writes:
>>>
>>> It was a beautiful day so I was on my bike. I try to keep well covered
>>> in
>>> sunblock but usually neglect the legs as it seems unnecessary.
>>>
>>> Well, fast forward to today and I realize I have a decent burn on my
>>> legs,
>>> particularly the front, quad area. Although not serious it seems extra
>>> sore
>>> as if the lack of fat and nearness of the muscle to the skin made it
>>> extra-sensitive to sunburn.
>>
>> Muscle? Lack of fat? Are you braggin' or complainin'? :-) :-) :-)
>
> Maybe both.
>>> Has anyone else experienced this?
>>
>> For myself, maybe a little, but not to any great extent.
>> It's the tip of my nose that bears the brunt of solar
>> exposure.
>
> Me too. But I always slather lots of high spf sun block on my face and
> shoulders which seem to bear the brunt of the uv.

> Though on Friday I did take of my shirt for a time and rode with just a
> backpack. this exposed some bormally untanned areas and giving the most
> curious tan pattern.

I'm sure the effect is most artistic.

> The point I'm making is that while the leg burn isn't really any worse than
> other areas where there is more fat, I do feel it a bit more. I was just
> wondering if there is some connection. Does the difference in composition
> near the surface, such as the lower back - fat, and shoulders, bone affect
> the severity.

I don't know for sure, but my instinct is that underlying
tissues have no effect. What may have more effect, is where
sweat glands are most concentrated.

> The obvious answer is that that area was less exposed in previous outings
> and so is more of a 'first burn'. But if that is so then why did the areas
> like my lower back seem less affected?

The back, and feet, are more tolerably dealt with.

>> Perhaps the wind also played a part in your
>> exposural discomfort? From my experiences
>> in the BC interior, I've learned how arid
>> heat + wind can do a number on ya. Could
>> it be that you've got windburn?
>
> Now who's bragging? :)
>
> I suppose I did build up some speed going down Waterdown Rd. It's nothing
> like the Rockies or Alps but it's such a cool road that snakes down to the
> lake:
>
>
> http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=43.323742,-79.876828&spn=0.016297,0.027466&t=h&z=15
>
> My complete loop went like this:
>
> http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2134671
>
> There was some wind but nothing remarkable.

It doesn't take much hot air blowing around
to have an adverse effect. In fact,
surprisingly little. Us acclimated Coasties
are especially vulnerable. I don't like going
inland for very long.


cheers,
Tom
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