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I forgot my sunscreen and did get sunburnt! on one of my arms, i have white/color of my previous skin color spots scattered. should i be worried?

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NO: Try to enjoy lots of outdoor activity without burning. Hat, glasses, clothing, shade, sunscreen. Best time for skinny dipping is after the children go to bed.

Answered 6/5/2017

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sunburn: A single burn should not be of major concern , usually it is repeated burns. But from now on always carry sunscreen. Below are some recommendations on skin cancer and how to treat a burn https://www.asds.net/SkinCancerInformation.aspx http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sunburn/five-ways-to-treat-a-sunburn

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