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I got very sun burnt about 4 months and it never healed completely. my shoulders are still slightly red and warm to the touch especially after i shower. they don't hurt anymore though. is this normal? i'm worried i have skin cancer

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Prob not cancer: usually burns resolve after this long. May have persistent pigmentation or redness. Would see derm if continues to be a problem

Dr Cremers and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/13/2017

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A member asked:

I got very sun burnt about 4 months and it never healed completely. my shoulders are still slightly red and warm to the touch especially after i shower. they don't hurt anymore though. is this normal? i'm worried i have skin cancer

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Cremers and 4 doctors agreed

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