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I have a pretty bad sunburn. how long should i stay out of the sun now?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Be careful: Once the burn has healed. Never go out without suncscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Remember suncscreen needs to be reapplied every one to 2 hours. There is also sunprotective clothing-some of the companies are coolibar, solumbra and sunday afternnoons, and tilley hats. When you buy a hat make sure it is lightweight or you will not wear it.

Answered 7/18/2013

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