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Suggest Treatment For Dark Red Rashes On Skin

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Posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016
Question: I have a dark red rash where I had a sunburns earlier this week could it be sun poisoning?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Either exaggerated sun burn or photosensitive rash, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I don't think it is sun poisoning.
It can be an exaggerated sun burn or a photosensitive rash.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Dark Red Rashes On Skin

Brief Answer: Either exaggerated sun burn or photosensitive rash, upload pictures Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist. I don't think it is sun poisoning. It can be an exaggerated sun burn or a photosensitive rash. I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly. Regards Dr Asmeet