I was on sun and got sunburn swelling. How dangerous is this?

[Jay087]

I was on sun a lot last saturday. After 2 days my head was read. After that day i noticed that my head got swollen (but not very much), and i wonder, is this normal? I do not feel that much pain (only on touch), but some parts that does not hurt (even on touch) are swollen also. How long does it take to heal swollen areas? I also has sunburn on shoulders, but they are not swollen. How dangerous is sunburn swelling on head?

[purple1234567]

It can be normal for a sunburn to swell if it's bad enough- but obviously you don't want to allow yourself to burn to that level regularly.  Make sure to stay hydrated, use aloe and cold compresses if you are in pain.  

If you have a fever, experience chills, have symptoms of dehydration, or get blisters- you will want to get to your doctor or go to the emergency room.