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I have had this sunburn 5 days and it still hurts is it time to go see my physician?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Yes please see your PCP. In the mean time, apply aloe, ice area and take some anti-inflammatory meds by mouth. Stay away from the sun, apply sunblock otherwise it will burn even more.
Answered 6/22/2015
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Patience: Cool water. Stay out of sun. Use something for dry skin. Vaseline or Aquaphor immediately after a soak with cool water. Anti inflammatory such as aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen. Will soon be less painful and begin to peal.
Answered 8/17/2014
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