A member asked:

My son got severe sunburn all over his back 8 days ago it blistered all over but now gone. skin peeling and very red. can he swim in chlorine pool?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Wait: Until the burn is completely healed before exposing him to a chemical. He needs to wear a shirt as well as strong sun screen to avoid the sun. It is too risky. All the best.

Answered 5/12/2017

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