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Second degree burn. can i sunbathe?
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No: At the earliest, wait until your sunburns have healed, and all inflammation ; redness is gone before going back out in the sun. Try to do better with your sunscreen. There's no such thing as a "healthy tan".
Answered 10/25/2013
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