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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 Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

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

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