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I went kayaking on Saturday, wore capris, and did not apply sunscreen. I now have a severe sunburn from just below my knee down on both legs. They are bright red and are covered in small blisters. Both legs/feet are swollen to about twice normal size and whenever I stand or sit I experience extreme pain in my shin area that causes me to become nauseous and buckles my knees. What should I do?

posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2014

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Fri, 19 Sep 2014 Answered on

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 Last reviewed on

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Dermatologist, Dr. Hardik Pitroda's Response

Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
Acute sun burns are sometimes frightening but nothing to worry as its pretty easy to manage.
Generally, I advise short course of prednisolone along with local application of mometasone cream and soothing calamine lotion twice a day.
Antihistaminics and antioxidant tablets can additionally be added.
Use high SPF broad spectrum sunscreen everytime before going out in sun.
Cold sponging will definitely help.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
M.D Dermatology

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