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How should i treat what i think is a 2nd degree sunburn? symptoms are blistering and deep muscle pain under the skin in the area.
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Protect it: The initial risk is infection, so...Soap and water 2-4 times a day as needed, topical antibiotics, and sunscreen spf - 15 or higher untilthe color is back to norma do not repeat the injury.
Answered 7/21/2016
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Dermatologist: If there is blistering or severe pain of a very large area - that should be addressed by a dermatologist (or your phyician).
Answered 6/23/2016
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