Skin can become blistered following a severe sunburn. Sunburns on the shoulders and upper chest are very common and range in color from pink to red. A sunburn can be especially striking in contrast to areas protected by clothing. Severe sunburns such as this one often result in blistering. If this person wore more than a watch, such as sunscreen, she would have not gotten a sunburn.
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Sunburn, First Aid 

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Skin can become blistered following a severe sunburn.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
  • Cool compresses for severe sunburn.
  • Cool milk soaks are an alternative.
  • Acetaminophen and ibuprofen to help decrease the redness and relieve the discomfort.
  • For severe reactions, prednisone, an oral steroid, may also help reduce the inflammation.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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