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What Causes Cracked, Blistered And Swollen Skin Appeared After Sun Burn?

Hi I have had a sun burn for a week now. I wrongly picked some of the skin before it was dried out . But the skin I didn't pick is turning yellow and is still swollen and is like wrinkling up and is breaking holes in the skin and I see the skin underneath is not dry and would be like a open blister. I don't know what I should do. And the skin I did pick is very red. I have been bathing in baking soda because I heard that's a home remedy idk if that has made it worse?
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The symptom you mention in query are clearly indicating severe sun burn . First of all apply some cooling gel like aloe vera gel ,drink plenty of water and take shower in cool water . Take ibuprofen or paracetamol for pain and swelling , do not pick or peel your skin .

Do not apply sunscreen to rashes or open wounds . If you develop any blister or get fever , headache ,confusion or swelling around mouth immediately consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Causes Cracked, Blistered And Swollen Skin Appeared After Sun Burn?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The symptom you mention in query are clearly indicating severe sun burn . First of all apply some cooling gel like aloe vera gel ,drink plenty of water and take shower in cool water . Take ibuprofen or paracetamol for pain and swelling , do not pick or peel your skin . Do not apply sunscreen to rashes or open wounds . If you develop any blister or get fever , headache ,confusion or swelling around mouth immediately consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari