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My daughter got a bad infection after a fall. she was treated in hospital on antibiotics. 10 months later the skin is healed but if she gets direct sunlight on her shoulder for even 5 minutes it becomes red and sensitive. what treatment is needed?
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Sun screen: Creams , use a high potency one, or even avoid sun expisure if you can berween 10 am - 4 pm. Healed skin will stay sensitive for sometime, if really causing bad symptoms, see a dermatologist, wish you both wellness
Answered 8/19/2019
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