Question 1

little bumps on back after sunburn, is this normal and how should i treat?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: Could be a skin cancer or pre skin cancer.  Take a photo of it in case it changes.  Use a moisturizer and sunblock in the meantime.

Question 2

i got sunburned on arms about a week ago.today i decided to go for a walk/jog and after saw that there were small bumps on arms where sunburn is. why?

Accepted Answer

Heat rash: The sun burnt skin is more prone to developing prickly heat rash. You may consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-rash/basics/definition/CON-20033908
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Question 3

what are these little bumps on me filled with liquid? after sunburn

Accepted Answer

Possibly blisters.: Keep sunburn cool w moist cool/cold compresses.  Avoid alcohol containing products.  Break off pieces of aloe vera plant ; apply sap to skin.  Consider non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds to reduce pain.  Don’t yank off peeling skin or burst blisters. Seek med care for severe pain, fever, lack of improvement of sxs w/i several days or if a large surface area is blistered. Drink h2o.

Question 4

small bumps all over my burnt skin after sunburn. is that normal healing phase?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: After a sunburn, there is inflammation which then causes swelling.  Pockets of swelling are the little bumps you feel.  If the sunburn is severe, then we develop blisters, with top layer of skin is separated and becomes fluid filled.  For this reason, if you knew you had too much sun, taking Ibuprofen and applying aloe immediately can potentionally reduce its severity.

Question 5

i have very small pimple-like bumps on my chest after a sunburn. weeks later they are still there. what are they? they don't hurt

Accepted Answer

Bumps: It would be easy to tell if they could be examined. They might represent milia due to the skin healing over the pores you will have to have a doctor look at them to be sure.

Question 6

small pearly pink bump on arm, been there for 2 months, no pain. noticed after bad sunburn. today saw dime size painful bump next to it (red)?

Accepted Answer

Need picture : It's hard to say without a picture, but probably a benign, non-cancerous result of excessive sun exposure. Keep an eye on both bumps and look for any increased size or changes.

Question 7

i had white spots from a previous sunburn. went out and even with sunscreen they got burned again. now i have tiny bumps on where i got burned. help?

Accepted Answer

Help?: You have blisters from being burned. You need to let your skin heal. No potions. Time and staying out of the sun while healing is indicated here.

Question 8

why do u get sweat bumps when sunburned vs sweating normally?

Accepted Answer

Sweat bumps: Could be a reaction to sun block.

Question 9

when you are sunburned, why do you get sweat bumps when you sweat? (vs sweating as normal)

Accepted Answer

Sweat Bumps: Sweat does release toxins from the body through the sebaceous glands, which if you did not know, are the same glands that has been linked to acne. In healthy skin, your natural oils are released through these glands into the pores on your face via hair follicles. When those pores get clogged, with dead skin cells or dirt and grime, the sebaceous glands still keep producing causing bumps on skin.

Question 10

i just got sunburned a few days ago now it is itching and i have a lot of small bumps all over where burn is worse. what are all the small bumps?

Accepted Answer

BLISTERS?: Without pictures you could have blisters characteristic of sun burns or some pimples or an infection. Best to wear sun block and get checked by your doctor soon. Good luck.

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Little bumps on back after sunburn, is this normal and how should i treat?

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I got sunburned on arms about a week ago.today i decided to go for a walk/jog and after saw that there were small bumps on arms where sunburn is. why?

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What are these little bumps on me filled with liquid? after sunburn

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Small bumps all over my burnt skin after sunburn. is that normal healing phase?

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I have very small pimple-like bumps on my chest after a sunburn. weeks later they are still there. what are they? they don't hurt

A member asked:

Small pearly pink bump on arm, been there for 2 months, no pain. noticed after bad sunburn. today saw dime size painful bump next to it (red)?

A member asked:

I had white spots from a previous sunburn. went out and even with sunscreen they got burned again. now i have tiny bumps on where i got burned. help?

A member asked:

Why do u get sweat bumps when sunburned vs sweating normally?

A member asked:

When you are sunburned, why do you get sweat bumps when you sweat? (vs sweating as normal)

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I just got sunburned a few days ago now it is itching and i have a lot of small bumps all over where burn is worse. what are all the small bumps?

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