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Legs exposed to sun (approx. 30 mins). developed few small, red fluid-filled blisters at tops of r. knee. it spread down the inside of leg only. afterward, appeared on l. knee and spread down. later, appeared on outside of both elbows. weird sunburn?

Q: legs exposed to sun (approx. 30 mins). developed few small, red fluid-filled blisters at tops of r. knee. it spread down the inside of leg only. afterward, appeared on l. knee and spread down. later, appeared on outside of both elbows. weird sunburn?

: You may need to see your doctor for ruling out cutaneous porphyrias.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You may need to see your doctor for ruling out cutaneous porphyrias.

Answered 6/20/2021

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A member asked:

Legs exposed to sun (approx. 30 mins). developed few small, red fluid-filled blisters at tops of r. knee. it spread down the inside of leg only. afterward, appeared on l. knee and spread down. later, appeared on outside of both elbows. weird sunburn?

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