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I got sunburnt on forehead noticed swelling next day this is day 3 and it's moved to top of nose and eye were will swelling go should i go see a and e?

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Dr. answered

Photodermatitis?: . See below: http://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/photosensitivity/ Recommend a consult with a doctor licensed in your area to make a specific diagnosis and urgently at the a and e to exclude the unlikely but more serious possibility of infection if rapidly spreading or feeling unwell/feverish. All the best.

Answered 5/9/2018

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Dr. answered

Bad sunburn: Following bad sunburn, there is sometimes swelling from the inflammatory response your body creates to help it heal. This fluid - much like a bruise, will be absorbed over a few days - a week. The fluid follows gravity so may progress down the face a bit further before being absorbed. Please be careful with sun exposure - this is the number 1 cause for skin cancer later in life!

Answered 7/2/2018

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See doctor: You really got some sunburn. See doctor for treatment and stay out of the sun

Answered 7/24/2018

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