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Sun tan (burn)
I travel on bike wearing half sleeves t shirts due to which i got a bad tan on my hands and some area of my face,please help!!!
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. Greetings. Sun tanning can occur even with short exposures and this is a protective mechanism of skin. Don't worry, however, use a sunscreen of high SPF around 30 - and reapply every three or four hours if exposed to sunlight for long duration. You must wear full sleeved clothes. Chemical peeling and certain creams can help reduce tan. See a dermatologist near you for any further assistance. Warm regards.
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