Unusual presentation of sunburn

Abstract

We present three cases of sunburn to the head, presenting with oedema of the face in children aged 6, 9 and 13 years. Oedema was predominantly on the forehead and temporal region; a direct effect of gravity was associated with erythema of the scalp. Sunburn healed without any complications.

Acute sunburn presents with scalp edema: A case report and literature review

“…We reviewed the literature, and only four cases were reported (Table 1). 6,7 All patients were children, and they all had their head shaved before onset and exposed in the sun from 11:00 to 15:00 without protective measures. They all felt burning sensation initially, then headache, scalp edema appeared and their parents brought them to the emergency department.…”