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Sunburn first aid    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Symptoms

Symptoms may not appear for a few hours, and the full effect may not be apparent for up to 24 hours.

  • Skin is red, tender, and warm to touch
  • Blistering may occur
  • Severe reactions (sometimes called "sun poisoning") may include fever, chills, nausea, or rash
  • The sunburned skin may start to peel several days after the sunburn

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