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What Causes The Sunburn To Turn Purplish?

10 days ago, I got a pretty bad sunburn on part of my foot. I noticed today that it looks almost purplish-red in color. I got a lesser burn on my arm the same time which has already healed. I ve had plenty of sunburns, and I don t recall ever having this color. Why is my sunburn purplish? Is that normal for a sunburn or not? What should I do?
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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Hi

I completely understand your concern and I hope I am able to help you for the same.
You seem to have developed pigmented scars at the area of sunburn.
Since these are dark scars, I would advice that you use some kind of a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the scar.
This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there.
Also ,try not to touch the area too much.
Use proper sunscreen (spf>26) before going out in the sun so that the lesions doesn't darken any further.

Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads



Hope it helps
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
MD( Dermatology)
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What Causes The Sunburn To Turn Purplish?

Hi I completely understand your concern and I hope I am able to help you for the same. You seem to have developed pigmented scars at the area of sunburn. Since these are dark scars, I would advice that you use some kind of a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the scar. This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there. Also ,try not to touch the area too much. Use proper sunscreen (spf 26) before going out in the sun so that the lesions doesn t darken any further. Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads Hope it helps Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul MD( Dermatology)