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• Too late, too stupid, but need advice by Therewolf on 29 May, 2012 07:11
• Over the weekend, I did some yard work and burnt the snot out of my head.  I used sunscreen but did not don a hat.
  
  Now, two days later, I have some yellow drainage from several pores on my scalp and toward the back of my head I have veins on either side that have turned red and trail down the back of my head.
  
  Should I be concerned about infection? 
• #1 by Natedawg on 29 May, 2012 08:16
• I'm no expert, but I believe that deserves a call to your doctor, or a dermatologist. To settle your fears, if nothing else.
• #2 by TheSlyBear on 29 May, 2012 09:07
• Yup -- with symptoms like that, it's time to let a professional have a look.
• #3 by RoWilJr on 29 May, 2012 09:43
• Sounds serious...seek medical treatment ASAP
• #4 by tomgallagher on 29 May, 2012 09:46
• ASAP...do not waste any time. An ER may be a better idea.
• #5 by warhawk on 29 May, 2012 21:38
• Quote from: Tom Gallagher on 29 May, 2012 09:46

  ASAP...do not waste any time. An ER may be a better idea.
  

  Ditto on that!!!  Please keep us posted and I hope that all is well.
  
  WARHAWK
• #6 by Sir Harry on 30 May, 2012 00:29
• Good luck and get well soon....Lesson learned for next time, and finally, Welcome to SBGs!
• #7 by Baldstu on 30 May, 2012 01:52
• Medical advice I think
• #8 by Baldstu on 30 May, 2012 01:52
• Please look afteryourself
• #9 by NESTYdPOGI on 30 May, 2012 02:01
• Sorry about that man!!! Brother don't waste time, go and see dermatologist as soon as possible... On the lighter side, take what happened as a learning experience.
• #10 by Lynchy on 30 May, 2012 02:14
• Sorry to hear mate!
  
  I have unfortunatly done this many times on my shoulders, back etc!
  
  If your worried about infection I would get to a GP or Pharmacist ASAP!
• #11 by Mikekoz13 on 30 May, 2012 03:31
• Hopefully you've already had some medical attention. I hope all is well.
• #12 by Therewolf on 31 May, 2012 10:46
• Thanks guys -
  
  Yes, I couldn't get into my doc that day so I went to Urgent Care.  
  
  First thing that doctor said was, "Good call."  His notes to me: (not a pleasant description)
  
  1. Clear fluid from a sunburn like this is normal seepage from blisters.  Yellow fluid is indicative of infection.
  2. The red streaks were a dead giveaway for the infection.
  
  Together, they mean seek medical attention.  It turns out it was staff infection and he said it was a result of the severe sunburn.
  
  With what he gave me, everything cleared up rather quickly.  It's all going to be fine.  But... lesson learned.
  
  Thanks again for all the advice.
• #13 by RoWilJr on 31 May, 2012 11:02
• Good to hear!!! Was worried once I read about the yellow fluid and red streaks...
• #14 by Natedawg on 31 May, 2012 13:04
• Glad to hear it was manageable, and that you're doing well, Therewolf!  
  Thanks for sharing your experience with us.