Does Your Sunburn Require Medical Attention? Here Are The 2 Signs It Does.
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And keep in mind: Even if you don't see a burn, the sun may still be harming your skin.
For many folks, red, itchy and peeling skin is a common occurrence during the summer months. More than one-third of adults in the U.S. get sunburned every year. In most cases, sunburns can be easily managed at home with things like cold compresses, gentle lotion, hydration and a break from the sun.
Sometimes, though, a sunburn might be too severe to treat at home or may be accompanied by symptoms that need medical attention.
Below, dermatologists share the types of sunburns and symptoms that require a doctor’s visit.
Needing medical attention for a sunburn is rare, but extensive blistering over a large portion of your body is a bad sign.
“Sunburns come in all different severities,” said Dr. Jennifer Tang, a dermatologist at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.