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Can sunburn cause periphal neuropathy?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Peripheral Neuropath: No. It does not cause neuropathy.

Answered 9/16/2017

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Dr. Derron Wilson answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No: Extremely unlikely. A sunburn is typically only a superficial burn.

Answered 7/9/2016

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No: There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy but sunburn is not one of them.

Answered 4/15/2017

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