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Is it bad to go swimming with a painful sunburn?
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See below: Only in that the sun exposure will worsen the burn.
Answered 7/6/2020
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Indoors - ok: Indoors - away from sun -- ok. Outdoors -- avoid it. The water magnifies and reflects the sun-- bad for you. Be sure to apply moisturizing lotion after showering to help skin heal. Good Luck.
Answered 10/19/2017
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Not recommended: because it will hurt if you go in chlorinated water.
Answered 5/30/2015
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