A characteristic sign of sunburn is:
A) xanthoderma.
B) melanoderma.
C) erythroderma.
D) cyanosis.
E) scleroderma.

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Erythroderma is a reddening of the skin caused by dilation of blood vessels due to sunburn. Xanthoderma is a yellowing of the skin, melanoderma is a darkening of the skin, cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen, and scleroderma is a hardening and thickening of the skin.

A Characteristic Sign of Sunburn Is