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How to treat a sunburn: Signs to watch for this summer
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Millions of Americans are headed to the beach or an outdoor BBQ with friends and family to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, meaning hours of potential sun exposure which could lead to sunburn.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that sunburn may actually worsen 24-36 hours following exposure. It usually resolves in about 3-5 days, the agency said, but symptoms during that time may include red, warm and tender skin, swollen skin, blistering, headache, fever, nausea and even fatigue. Skin peeling may not even begin until 3-8 days after exposure. Papadeas explained that there are different degrees of burns as well, including mild which may produce redness, moderate, which may result in redness and blistering, and severe, which could cause redness, blistering, and "constitutional symptoms" like headache, chills, fever and weakness.More Related News