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Sunburnt and terribly ​tanned

2017-07-31 19:37:01
I was undergoing a skin treatment for acne and the course had just completed. I went on an adventure trip and got terribly sun burnt. Now I am around 6 shades darker than usual. It's been a couple of weeks and not much of a difference. Currently using Dermaden Glow on doctors recommendation
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Hello! The description you have given seems to be that of a severe sunburn. I wonder what medications you have been prescribed . You will require to use sunscreen properly, take antioxidants and skin treatments to get normal skin tone.

Answered2017-08-03 14:27:00

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