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Bumps on sunburnt skin, what could this be?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Blisters?: Blisters on a sunburn means second degree burns and you need to see a doctor for prescription treatment, apply ice in the meantime. Otherwise you may have a fungal infection secondary to damaged skin. See your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatmment.

Answered 1/5/2019

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