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Second Degree Sunburn

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From josie

Created June 27, 2011

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Second Degree Sunburn

Burn blister

Location of the injury

Left back shoulder

What kind of injury is it

2nd degree sun burn

What happened

I got severely sun burned while camping at a river. I applied a very large amount of sun screen on my entire body but yet it did not help..I have not seeked treatment yet I've just used cooling agents. But if my condition gets worse i will seek medical treatment as soon as possible .

What I'd Do Differently

  • That i have extremely delicate skin.

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