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Does one time severe sunburn cause a skin cancer? & what is the time for skin cancer symptoms to appear after the sunburn? & what r the symptoms? Thx
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil, Dermatology - Repeated Sunburns, especially in childhood, as well as intense and occasionnal sun exposures are Risk factors for skin cancers. If It s this one time, dont worry too much, rather reconsider your behav... Read More
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I got sunburnt on my legs 3 days ago. Now, there is edema on my feet and ankles. I'm using mebo but my feet are still swollen. What should I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - You have sustained a first degree sunburn, which should take between 3-5 days to heal. It is expected that the affected skin areas become swollen. Mebo is a good option for a topical treatment. You ma... Read More
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What to do in case of sunburn?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Redness (medical term erythema) after sustaining sunburn normally begins to appear within around two to 12 hours. It peaks after about 24 hours post exposure, and then will gradually fade away over th... Read More
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May I know if it's ok to be exposed to the sun? My doctor said I can but I have to take a pill early in the morning the day before I go the beach and then another one at night the same day I go.
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi, Dermatology - Usually it is better to have sun exposure while taking this medication since it increases the risk of sunburns. So personally I advise my patients to avoid going to the beach while taking it.
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