Sunburn

Preparing For Your Appointment

To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.

You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:

• What are your main symptoms?
• How long have you had your symptoms?
• Do you have blisters?
• What amount of time did you spend in the sun? Were you at a high altitude?
• Did you use sunscreen or sunblock, and what SPF was used?
• Have you had this problem before? If so, do you know what caused the problem at that time? How was it treated?
• What activities make your symptoms better or worse?
• What prescription or nonprescription medicines do you take?
• What home treatment measures have you tried? Did they help?
• What nonprescription medicines have you tried? Did they help?
• Do you have any health risks?

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: December 28, 2007
Medical Review:	William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
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