We are on Turks and Caicos for vacation with our children, including our 9 year old son. We have vacationed in the Carribean before without incident. Our son's face got quite sunburned on Sunday. I put some soother on his face Monday morning. He went out on a fishing trip on Monday, and unfortunately, did not put any sunblock on his face, but he wore a sun visor for, probably, half of the trip. Monday fishing trip and evening activities went without incident. His face did appear more sunburned. I put some more soother on his face.
This morning, he awoke, and 1 eye is nearly swelled shut; the other is swollen as well. His face looks about as red as it did yesterday. He isn't complaining of any other symptoms though he's uncomfortable and not as active as usual. I don't see any rash. He's not eaten any shellfish. He takes Concerta for ADD and is allergic to cats. Not other known allergies.
We've given him Benedryl and he's keeping a cold compress on the worst eye. Can you suggest a diagnosis? Treatment? We may call on a doctor here. It would be helpful to have some ideas.
Can you suggest a diagnosis