Dr. Gaurang Gupta
Dermatology
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Hello doctor,
I am a 21-year-old male and I am 177 centimeters tall and my weight is 132.77 pounds. When I was a child my skin color was fair but as years passed by my face and my hands started becoming darker due to sun exposure and my body is still fair in color. I need to ask how to get back my fair skin color in a natural way. Or are there any other fair techniques like steam facial which does not harm my skin? Also, please tell me the time duration for harmless sun exposure.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concern.
Skin tanning is a side effect of excessive sunlight exposure. Indian skin is very prone to get tanned. I will explain the treatment and precautions in a point-wise manner:
1. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. Wear sunglasses, caps and cover the exposed parts of the body all the time
2. Use sunscreen thrice a day after equal intervals of time.
3. Sunscreen SPF (sun protection factor) should be around 50.
4. Use anti-pigmentation cream over pigmented parts.
5. If tanning is deep and too much then the ideal treatment is glycolic acid peels. Sittings of six to eight peels must be required.
6. Never stop sunscreen even if tanning goes off.
I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
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