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Bow Tied Sunburn

A First Degree Sunburn

Updated March 04, 2011

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(c) Heather Brouhard
This sunbather obviously spent too much time on the beach. Her bathing suit bow is clearly visible and shows her natural coloring. Despite being such a severe burn, the absence of blisters indicates this hasn't yet progressed to a second degree burn.

Burns can deepen even once the source of the burn has been removed. In other words, take the steaks off the grill a little early, because they'll keep cooking. Sunburns aren't any different, so even though you thought you got out of the sun fast enough, blisters could still develop.

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