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Burnt Shoulders After Sun Exposure. Pus Filled Bubbles Formed. What To Do?

Hi, I was recently in the sun for a long period of time and a lack of sunscreen. I ended up getting really burnt shoulders. It hurts to raise my arm, touch it, even getting clothing on! Every thing I do hurts it! Then today when I woke up I got in the shower and realized a bubble. I didn't think much of it and it popped, now a yellow puss like liquid is coming out of my shoulder. I am very worried. What should I do?
Thu, 23 May 2013
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Hi thanks for writing here.You have devoloped sun burns.Occurance of blisters is quite common in such cases.Since blister is ruptured apply antibiotic cream over it.Once the lesion heals start applying a good sunscreen.You can apply a mild steroid in case there is itching or redness.Use loose cotton clothes covering whole body.I hope this will solve your problem.Take care.
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Burnt Shoulders After Sun Exposure. Pus Filled Bubbles Formed. What To Do?

Hi thanks for writing here.You have devoloped sun burns.Occurance of blisters is quite common in such cases.Since blister is ruptured apply antibiotic cream over it.Once the lesion heals start applying a good sunscreen.You can apply a mild steroid in case there is itching or redness.Use loose cotton clothes covering whole body.I hope this will solve your problem.Take care.