Skin can become blistered following a severe sunburn. This image displays redness and small blisters on the tops of hands and fingers typical of sunburn. This image displays a woman with a mild sunburn on her chest. This image displays a patient with a sunburn. This image displays a sunburn. This image displays a sunburn on a patient who wore shoes but no sunblock.
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Sunburn  Information for adults

Picture of Sunburn: Skin can become blistered following a severe sunburn. Divider line
Skin can become blistered following a severe sunburn.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1275, 1277. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.1354, 1380. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

Han A, Maibach HI. Management of acute sunburn. Am J Clin Dermatol. 5(1):39-47, 2004.

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