Skin Problems & Treatments Health Center
Sunburn - Emergencies
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Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- Signs of shock occur:
- A severe allergic reaction occurs with difficulty breathing or swelling of the mouth or throat.
- Signs of
heatstroke occur, including:
- •Unconsciousness that lasts longer than 1 minute.
- •Convulsions (seizure).
- •Signs of moderate to severe difficulty breathing.
- •An elevated temperature after exposure to a hot environment.
- •Confusion, severe restlessness, or anxiety.
- •Rapid heartbeat.
- •Sweating that may be heavy or may have stopped.
- •Skin that may be red, hot, and dry, even in the armpits.
- •Severe vomiting and diarrhea.
- Signs of severe dehydration occur after being in the sun too long:
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Last Updated:
December 28, 2007
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