This image displays a sunburn. Sunburns on the shoulders and upper chest are very common and range in color from pink to red. This image displays a severe sunburn in a fair-skinned patient. If this person wore more than a watch, such as sunscreen, she would have not gotten a sunburn. This image displays a patient with a sunburn. This image displays a sunburn on a patient who wore shoes but no sunblock.
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Sunburn  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
Usually, sunburn does not require a doctor's care. However, if the child is running a fever, has chills, nausea, vomiting, or is feeling faint, see a doctor, as that would indicate possible heatstroke. Additionally, if the child is burned over a large portion of his or her body, the child may require medical attention. Also seek medical advice if there are signs of infection.

Severe sunburns or blistering of the skin need the attention of a physician or pediatrician immediately. Prescribed treatment may include intravenous fluids, topical care, and dressings to speed healing and reduce infection, medicine to relieve pain, and sometimes systemic steroids to reduce inflammation.


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