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

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Skin can become blistered following a severe sunburn.
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Overview
Sunburn is caused by the skin's reaction to ultraviolet light exposure. It appears as reddening and tenderness of the skin and usually occurs between 12 and 24 hours after the exposure. Sunburned skin can develop blisters and shedding of the outer layer of skin. Some oral medications used for other medical conditions, most commonly hydrochlorothiazide (a blood pressure medication), may make the skin more sensitive to sunburning.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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