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I got sunburn about 1 week ago and my back is now peeling and i have noticed a skin tag looking thing that was not on my back before it is a bit sore, should i go to doctors is it anything to worry about ?
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Watchful waiting: is indicated and most likely what a doctor would recommend at this point. Apply good skin moisturizers to the peeling skin, and see how it looks in a few weeks. Although this acute damage is probably nothing to be concerned about, any severe sunburn significantly increases the risk of developing skin cancer in the long run. Consistently use sunscreen &/or over-exposure to sun to prevent skin CA.
Answered 8/11/2015
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