Sunburnt ears.

[Tail End Charlie]

Does anyone else get this? It's only started the last few years, but at this time of year my ears get sunburnt, right now they are a glowing red and feel like they're on fire (and my ears are huge, so it's no laughing matter). I know it's because the skin is tender after the winter but I don't understand why it only relatively recently started happening. I've always spent most of my time outdoors throughout my life, so can't understand it.

 

[ianrauk]

Yep. But im a red head so the slightest bit of sun. Sun lotion does the trick. Doesn't have to be loads.

 

[Kingfisher101]

White cats get this and they are advised also to wear sun cream. Many lose their ears because they get skin cancer.
Buy a high factor suncream, Aldi sells it cheap and its very good.

 

[tyred]

I took to wearing a wide-brimmed sunhat last year on tour during a heatwave. I probably looked a bit silly but I found it very practical.

 

[Peter Salt]

Cut them off - will be more aero.

 

[Drago]

Wear a hat or sun cream. Skin cancer of the ears is a real thing, and looking like a pound shop Van Gogh doesn't impress people.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

Wear a hat or sun cream. Skin cancer of the ears is a real thing, and looking like a pound shop Van Gogh doesn't impress people.

Oh, I don't know - I could claim to have fought Mike Tyson!!

 

[I like Skol]

This thread reminds me, my annual Easter sunburn is fast approaching....... At 50yrs old you would think I should have learned my lesson, but it always manages to catch me by surprise at, or just around Easter.

 

[I like Skol]

Maybe this year will be different?

 

[ColinJ]

This thread reminds me, my annual Easter sunburn is fast approaching....... At 50yrs old you would think I should have learned my lesson, but it always manages to catch me by surprise at, or just around Easter.

I have sensitive skin which burns easily but was thinking that it was a bit early in the year to be worried about it. I did a 6 hour ride on Saturday, with sunny conditions for the first couple of hours before the clouds and drizzle arrived, but even that limited exposure was enough to give me a red face.

I will use sunblock on my next long ride, which will be Saturday coming unless the forecast is bad.

 

[cougie uk]

Wear a hat or sun cream. Skin cancer of the ears is a real thing, and looking like a pound shop Van Gogh doesn't impress people.

Very true. There's a guy on channel 4's new series of Hunted that's lost an ear to skin cancer.

 

[Dogtrousers]

And so the year turns. I've only just got used to looking out for wet leaves and bewaring motorists driving while unable to see due to low sun. Now I've got to start covering myself with gloop again.

I'll cling to long trousers and sleeves for a while yet.

 

[Drago]

Now I've got to start covering myself with gloop again.

Might I suggest this year you visit a chemist shop. The gloop you've been obtaining for free jn that remote lay-by might not be as effective as you think...

 

[cyberknight]

What's this Sun thing that's supposed to burn you? None about ATM

 

[vickster]

No, my hair covers my ears and the rest of my head very well