10 Sun Poisoning Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Painful, Swollen, and Blistering Skin
Extreme cases of sun poisoning can cause the skin to become painful and swollen with blisters starting to appear. The blisters can take a week or more to subside and can result in darker or lighter spots on the skin after it heals for 6 to 12 months.
The blisters are small and fluid-filled bumps with surrounding skin that is swollen and can also be itchy. These blisters should not be popped or picked at as they can become infected. Patients with sun poisoning that lead to blistering skin have a higher risk of skin cancer.
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