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I have a severe sunburn and in a lot of pain. now my feet are swollen. should i seek treatment at a hospital or doctor?
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Probably not: Time will heal you. Cool water will relieve pain. Emollient such as vaseline or Aquaphor will help. Even better, certain membranes such as bioclussive are excellent for this. I have large sheets of it for situations such as this. Avoid Bacitracin, Neosporin, or triple antibiotic because they are useless and because they so often cause allergic reactions.
Answered 7/26/2020
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See a doctor: Or a dermatologist if you can, you need medical attention given your symptoms
Answered 7/8/2016
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