Purple legs after sunburn: got a severe sunburn last sunday. im peeling every where else and the pain has reduced, however, the backs of my legs are a deep purple and painful to the touch. Its getting better put I got scared when someone online mentioned sun-poisoning. should i go to urgent care immediately and if not when do i decided its bad enough to go. what types of symptoms are indicators that emergency services are needed?
Hi...thanks for sharing your problem... You got sunburn but no need to worry about...its not that much sever that you need to go to emergency service... I will advise you to wash it .apply antibiotic cream, having soothing effect..,use antiallergic and also use painkiller like ibuprofen...at night when you are in bed keep your legs elevated (put pillow under it) to elevate it..use extra fluid... If you got fever then you should see your doctor otherwise its fine...thanks Dr ihsan
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Hi...thanks for sharing your problem... You got sunburn but no need to worry about...its not that much sever that you need to go to emergency service... I will advise you to wash it .apply antibiotic cream, having soothing effect..,use antiallergic and also use painkiller like ibuprofen...at night when you are in bed keep your legs elevated (put pillow under it) to elevate it..use extra fluid... If you got fever then you should see your doctor otherwise its fine...thanks Dr ihsan