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I got a bad sunburn on shoulders 4 days ago and it blistered. yesterday some of the skin came off and aloe hurts on the new skin how long until healed?

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Sunburn: Depends on the damage but about a week. Pleased you sunscreen to reduce risk of skin cancer

Answered 6/21/2016

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