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Mild sunburn

2019-04-04 11:24:53
How long it takes for a mild sunburn on cheeks to recover completely after light peeling starts..and is it normal to have light  pink color on the affected area untill all the damaged skin peels off?
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Usually 3 weeks..For faster healing medicine available..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo.

Answered2019-04-04 14:13:42

YESNO

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Greetings.... To allow the burnt skin to come to normal... First thing to do is avoid sun... Apply any moisturizer cream... Thrice daily... Slight peeling and redness is the normal phenomena of healing  back to normal skin

Answered2019-04-04 11:34:54

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