Sunburn Treatment
Available at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations
Professional Sunburn Care & Pain Relief
Severe sunburn requires professional evaluation to prevent complications and manage pain effectively. We provide comprehensive burn assessment, pain management, and treatment for sun damage including blistering, dehydration, and sun poisoning. Walk-ins welcome at both Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations, open daily 8am-8pm.
When to Seek Sunburn Treatment
- Severe pain that interferes with daily activities
- Extensive blistering covering large areas
- Fever, chills, or signs of infection
- Severe swelling or inflammation
- Dizziness, confusion, or signs of heat exhaustion
- Nausea or vomiting after sun exposure
- Sunburn covering more than 20% of body
- Sunburn on face, hands, or genitals
- Signs of dehydration (dark urine, extreme thirst)
- Sunburn in infants or young children
- Worsening symptoms despite home care
- Concern about sun poisoning or severe reaction
How We Treat Severe Sunburn
Our medical providers assess burn severity, check for dehydration and heat-related complications, and create personalized treatment plans. We provide prescription pain relief, anti-inflammatory medications, and specialized wound care for blistering. Our physician-led team ensures comprehensive evaluation and appropriate follow-up care.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Diagnostic Capabilities
Recovery Timeline & Skin Care
Mild sunburn typically heals within 3-5 days, while severe burns may take 1-2 weeks. Keep skin moisturized with aloe vera or prescribed creams, stay hydrated, avoid further sun exposure, and take pain medication as directed. Peeling is normal after 3-7 days. Watch for infection signs (increased pain, pus, red streaks, fever). Avoid picking at peeling skin. Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen once healed. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. For urgent but non-emergency conditions, visit True Compassion Urgent Care at either our Palm Beach Gardens or Stuart location. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
Available at Both Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Seek urgent care if you have severe pain, extensive blistering, fever, chills, confusion, nausea, signs of dehydration, or sunburn covering more than 20% of your body. Also seek care for sunburn on the face, hands, feet, or genitals, or if you're concerned about sun poisoning. Infants and young children with sunburn should always be evaluated by a medical provider.
Yes, for severe sunburn pain, our medical providers can prescribe stronger pain medications and anti-inflammatory drugs beyond what's available over-the-counter. We assess your pain level and create an appropriate pain management plan to keep you comfortable during recovery.
Yes, blistering sunburn indicates a second-degree burn that benefits from professional care. We provide specialized wound care instructions, assess infection risk, and prescribe appropriate medications. Proper treatment helps prevent scarring and complications while managing pain effectively.
Sun poisoning is a severe sunburn reaction that can cause flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, nausea, headache, and dehydration. Treatment includes IV hydration, anti-inflammatory medications, pain management, and monitoring for complications. This condition requires medical evaluation and cannot be safely treated at home.
Yes, we offer IV hydration therapy for patients who are dehydrated from sun exposure or heat-related illness. IV fluids help restore hydration more quickly than oral intake alone, especially if you're experiencing nausea or have difficulty drinking enough fluids.
No appointment is necessary. We welcome walk-ins daily from 8am to 8pm at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations. For severe sunburn with concerning symptoms, come in as soon as possible for evaluation and treatment.
Please bring your photo ID, insurance card (if applicable), and a list of current medications including any over-the-counter pain relievers you've already taken. If you've been using any topical treatments, bring those or note what you've applied to your skin.
Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, reapply every 2 hours and after swimming or sweating, wear protective clothing and wide-brimmed hats, seek shade during peak sun hours (10am-4pm), and avoid tanning beds. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, proper sun protection significantly reduces skin cancer risk and prevents premature aging.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition.
In case of a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not rely on this information for emergency medical treatment.
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Ready to Get Care?
Walk-ins welcome at both locations. Open daily 8am-8pm.