Katelin J Ball, Brandon W Muse, Bailey Cook, Alyssa P Quinn, Benjamin D Brooks
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Abstract
We present a survey-based exploration of Hell's Itch, a severe dermatologic reaction often mistaken for sunburn, that reveals distinct symptoms including intense pain, unrelenting itching, paresthesia, and even suicidal ideation, differentiating it from a typical sunburn.