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What Causes Sunburns On The Legs?

I had gotten sunburn on random parts of my legs a week ago. Today I got more sunburn but on my entire legs. When I went into the shower, the previous random sunburned parts of my legs all turned black or blue sort of like a bad bruise. Why? Is this a problem?
posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2014
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Hi.
As per your case history of sunburn, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and levocetrizine for itching.

If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Sunburns On The Legs?

Hi. As per your case history of sunburn, my treatment advice is - 1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and levocetrizine for itching. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.