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My hands are getting tanned.
My hands are very much darker than my body due to long term sun exposure. Please suggest something to lighten them and a good sunscreen to protect them from uv rays
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It can be improved...Undergo glutathionetherapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Dr. Raina Nahar
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Exposed areas have a tendency to photo age hence the skin tone and texture both changes.
It is important to cover the hands while going out
Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with zinc oxide and octinoxate
At night on darker skin patches apply steroid free lightening cream
With regular treatment and care within 3 months visible results will be seen
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Dr. Sudarshan R
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pigmentation is happening because of regular sun exposure over a period of time it causes cumulative damage over a period of time.
Start using sunscreen with spf of around 50 .
Apply glycolic acid 6% in night for around 2-3 months .
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use full sleeves and gloves while going out in sun .
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