Severe sun damage

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Severe sun damage

Asked for Female, 20 Years

Hello, I went to the beach on Saturday and I got a really, really bad sunburn. The day after my face started to swell up a little bit. Now today, my eyes are almost swollen shut, my face is swollen, and I'm forming blisters on shoulders and face. Will I be okay? Should I see a doctor? What is this?

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Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist 20 yrs exp Raipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manoj Agarwala

Dermatologist 20 yrs exp Raipur

Thanks for the query This presentation can be seen with many skin diseases. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist and get things sorted out. It bears a resemblance to a skin condition called PMLE, however should be confirmed by a physical consultation. Hope it helps you.

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