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Got a sunburn on my face two days ago and woke up with a swollen face, i've been doing a cold compress all day long since then n still no improvement?
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Depending on: Severity, you might benefit from steroids either topical or systemic. Get to a dermatologist to minimize damage.
Answered 9/28/2016
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