Day 20 - Post day 2

Yesterday was spent trying to work out how to stop the stinging. I got some stronger cortisone cream and have found the only thing that doesn't hurt when I apply it - a paw paw cream that actually doesn't sting, and seems to keep things moisturised. Apart from that, not much luck and most of the day was spent with a few ice packs in front of the tv.
I still applied the cream to two spots that I think had actual sunspots that I know of, but have now gone 48 hours without any cream all over, though my face is still quite hot and I don't see anything abating just yet.

Last night got woken up a few times with stinging and itching, but somehow resisted the urge to pat or rub my face , and eventually went back to sleep. Where my beard grows is so painful to touch yet I know it will be torture to shave today!

STOP PRESS. This morning I went to the gym but my chin/beard became so unbearably itchy/stinging (8/10) that I got a bit distressed and had to leave, come home, have a shower and shave. I finished with mix of Dermaid 1% cortisone cream and the paw paw ointment..
It immediately felt better, but unfortunately the relief is short-lived, and I"m again itching on my forehead nearly uncontrollably. I will try to remain calm and see if that helps.

Still look like Deadpool. Worse actually, as I've got blood spots.

Day 16 - Return home

After a pleasant flight home with the air conditioning vent cooly calming my face, I returned home. But, sleep was difficult as my face was the most itchy and stinging it has ever been, and I'm now suspecting maybe putting my face in the air flow on the plane was not the best idea....or, I've reached a new stage where sleep will now be tricky.

I might try the Dermaid again to see if I can keep my face more moisturised at night. Or an ibuprofen sandwich.

Only 5 more days to go.
I hate this. The photo this morning is hideous. I have become Deadpool.