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Sunburn (cont.)

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When to Seek Medical Care

If you feel a sunburn is severe, call the doctor. The affected person most likely will be asked how severe their condition is and if they have any other significant health problems. The doctor can then make the decision to treat the individual at home or in the office or refer them to an emergency department.

If a person suffers any of these conditions with sunburn they should go to a hospital's emergency department:

  • Severe pain
  • Severe blistering
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Fainting
  • An acute problem with another medical condition
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