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I have got really bad sunburn and my skin is blistering should i be worried?
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Sunburn: Yes you should be worried and you must go to the nearest Emergency facility to begin to help you control the blistering. Won't get better overnight but will get better over time. Don't forget to put cream on when you are in the sun.
Answered 7/25/2016
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