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A member asked:

Went to the waterpark yesterday, got sunburned on my face and legs. my face is in intense pain and very swollen. nothing i have tried has helped ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be seen: Your description sounds like a bad 1st degree or even a second degree burn. See your doctor for treatment, which may include oral steroids and stay out of the sun. All the best.

Dr Raffoul agreed

Answered 7/21/2015

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