Question 1

can sunburn cause a swollen face?

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It may cause: Swelling of tissues.

Question 2

what is the recovery time for swollen eyes from a sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Depending on how severe the burn was and how sensitive your eyelids are.

Question 3

i got a sunburn yesterday, what should i try? it's swollen (higher in some places) and cratered, and it hurts a little

Accepted Answer

Over the counters: Try Noxzema or solarcane to reduce discomfort of sunburn. And use hi # sunscreen for next few days!

Question 4

will ice help swollen sunburned eyes?

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If you mean: Eyelids then yes; ice packs for 10 minutes will sooth it and reduce the discomfort.  Your eyes proper should not be affected, if they are you must see an ophthalmologist.

Question 5

swollen feet, due to sunburn?

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Possible: Try taking an antiinflammatory and keeping the feet elevated when possible. Aloe on the skin is a good idea as well.

Question 6

i got severely sunburned on my legs saturday and now my ankles are swollen why is this happening?

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Swelling after burns: Burns cause inflammation which in turn increase blood flow to the area.  More blood causes swelling.  Try an anti inflammatory cream and/ or aleve (naproxen) to address the inflammation.  Cool soaks can help.  The burn injury will take a couple of weeks to heal.

Question 7

can a sunburn cause a swollen eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, a sunburn on the eyelid skin can cause it to swell. Sun exposure to the eye over the long term can lead to growths on the eye: pinguecula, pterygium, or other abnormal growths. Sun protection for the eye and around the eye is best.

Question 8

what is the treatment for swollen legs due to sunburn?

Accepted Answer

First: take an anti-: Inflammatory agents. For Ibuprofen the dose is 10 mg/kg/dose taken after meals every 8 hrs. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not an anti-inflammatory drug and it also taken every 4 hrs.  It is much less doable outside a hospital setting. Tylenol (acetaminophen) dosing is 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4 hrs.

Question 9

my ankles are swollen and pitting can this be of my sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Swollen ankles can  be from your sunburn but can also be from early cellulitis. If it continues after a few days or you start running a fever, see a doctor.

Question 10

my 26 year old little brother shaved his head with clippers and got a sunburn and now his head is swollen. what is the cause of it?

Accepted Answer

Sunburn: Hello, 
it would be ideal to see a picture of your brothers scalp.
It is likely a superficial (1st degree) burn if no blisters or other skin changes are present. 
I would advice for him to stay hydrated, he can apply some aloe vera gel for healing.
Always wear sunblock.

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