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Let me see. This is a second-degree sunburn — you have blisters on your shoulders and back. Are you feeling dizzy, nauseous, or have a headache?

You might have mild heat exhaustion along with the sunburn. I'm going to start you on IV fluids to rehydrate you. Don't pop the blisters — they protect the skin underneath.

Apply pure aloe vera gel to the non-blistered areas. For the blisters, use a gentle moisturizing cream. I'll prescribe a stronger anti-inflammatory cream and pain medication.

Stay out of direct sun for at least a week. After that, always use SPF 50 or higher sunscreen, reapply every two hours, and wear protective clothing.

Tropical and high-altitude destinations have much stronger UV rays. Even on cloudy days, you can burn. Make sun protection a daily habit for the rest of your trip.

For pain relief, I'd recommend this aloe vera gel with lidocaine — it cools and numbs the skin. For peeling, use a fragrance-free moisturizer.

Take ibuprofen for inflammation and pain — it works better than acetaminophen for sunburn. Also drink plenty of water — sunburn dehydrates you.

Avoid anything with fragrance, alcohol, or retinol — those will irritate burned skin. Look for products with ceramides or colloidal oatmeal. This brand is good.

SPF 50 or higher, broad-spectrum, and water-resistant. If you're at the beach, reapply every 80 minutes. This mineral sunscreen is great for sensitive skin.

The aloe gel is $12, moisturizer $15, ibuprofen $8, and sunscreen $18. Total is $53. Want me to ring that up?