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Sunburn (cont.)

Exams and Tests

The doctor will obtain a medical history and perform a physical examination to determine if indeed you do have sunburn and to what degree. In more severe cases, or for people with preexisting medical problems, the doctor may order certain laboratory tests to aid in determining the severity of your injury.



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Sunburn is an acute cutaneous inflammatory reaction that follows excessive exposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).

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