Sunburn leakage!

Hello,

I was out on a white water rafting trip yesterday (lots of fun!) and didn't apply sun screen appropriately. As a result, I got a pretty significant sunburn across mainly my face. I didn't think much of it since I've had sunburns before. However, when I got out of the shower today I looked into the mirror and saw that there was a small yellow droplet on the tip of my noise. I wiped it off thinking it was something else. When I looked back in the mirror a few minutes later I saw another little droplet. Then I realized this yellow (translucent) fluid was leaking out of my skin. What is this? I have read this happens when you get a bad sunburn, but I've only been able to find that it leaks when you have a blister. I don't notice any blisters on my nose or areas where the skin has been weeping this yellow clear fluid. Can anyone help me understand what's going on?

I would also like to mention that I have seborrheic dermatitis and I finished a 6 month course of Accutane approximately 7 months ago.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Sunburns can ooze fluid when they are second degree burns. Do not use lotions or creams on this kind of burns.Also to avoid infection,pls do not break blisters or peel skin.I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist as soon as possible.

I hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.