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A member asked:

Should i go to the hospital if i have a burning sensation on my skin on my chest it is also very red?

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See a doc: If you think it's more than sunburn then just see your normal MD unless you also have fever in which case an ER visit might be justified

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2017

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