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Difference between sun burn & sun poisoning? some say it is the same thing and others say they are distinctly different. ie, it is an allergy, etc.,

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A matter of degree: Many people get sunburn but it is mostly a transient annoyance. If you get severely sunburnt , then it is likely a 3rd degree burn and may require intensive medical treatment. I presume that's what one would call sun poisoning.

Answered 7/9/2014

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A member asked:

Difference between sun burn & sun poisoning? some say it is the same thing and others say they are distinctly different. ie, it is an allergy, etc.,

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