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I have a sunburn on my shoulders and it started to blister and now the blisters are oozing yellow fluid. what do this mean??

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You have damaged: your skin. If a large area is blistering - would seek medical attention. Take care.

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Answered 4/9/2020

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A member asked:

I have a sunburn on my shoulders and it started to blister and now the blisters are oozing yellow fluid. what do this mean??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pack and 2 doctors agreed

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