Medical attention needs to be sought out for sunburns under the classification of third-degree sunburns, as well as severe second-degree sunburns. The doctor will examine your sunburn to see if there are any signs of infection or potential areas that could be at risk of infection. They can provide cost-effective treatment options to help manage the pain, reduce swelling and minimize the damage to the deeper tissue layers. Early diagnosis of these conditions can help reduce the chance of severe complications and damage to the internal organs by getting treatment right away. Therefore, primary care can offer you just the right medical attention! Urgent medical attention is needed if: • Your sunburn covers a large area of your body, or the skin is blistering in any way. • You have blisters appearing on the hands, face, or genitals. • There is severe swelling. • You have signs of an infection such as pain, pus, or red streaks associated with an open blister. • You are experiencing a fever over 103 degrees. • You are feeling confused, dehydrated, or have experienced any fainting. These are symptoms of heatstroke that can be very dangerous to your health if not treated as early as possible. If you have serious symptoms of sunburn, then do not wait to get medical attention from our primary care doctors. Los Banos Primary Care encourages you to contact us as we care about your health and well-being. Call us or book an appointment, or simply walk-in to 1120 West I Street, Suite#B, Los Banos, CA 93635. We serve patients from Los Banos CA, Volta CA, Santa Nella CA, Trent CA, and surrounding areas.