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Suggest Preventive Measures For Chlorine Tan

Hi.... I start swimming and its just 3 days n I can c tanned skin. My skin was already tanned bcoz of sunburn like specially hands. Frm first day I m using home remedies to prevent chlorine tan .. Using tomatoes ,potatoes,lime juice,curd,and all And before going fr swimming I m using coconut oil al over my body So doctor plz suggest me way out to prevent tan frm my skin..
Wed, 9 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chlorine tan which seems to be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting pigmented. Need not to worry.

I would suggest you to :-

- Wash your face with cold water and mild soap twice a day .

- Drink at least 8-9 glasses of water daily and eat citrus fruits.

- Exfoliate your skin once a week to remove the dead skin and bacteria .

- Apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 even if your are not under sun exposure to prevent your skin from further damage .

- Apply kojic acid cream at night which is a natural extract of mushroom , very effective and safe for long term use.

If condition doesn't start getting better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe procedure like chemical peeling , microdermabrasion or may prescribe hydrocortisone cream.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Preventive Measures For Chlorine Tan

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chlorine tan which seems to be due to increased skin sensitivity of getting pigmented. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to :- - Wash your face with cold water and mild soap twice a day . - Drink at least 8-9 glasses of water daily and eat citrus fruits. - Exfoliate your skin once a week to remove the dead skin and bacteria . - Apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 even if your are not under sun exposure to prevent your skin from further damage . - Apply kojic acid cream at night which is a natural extract of mushroom , very effective and safe for long term use. If condition doesn t start getting better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe procedure like chemical peeling , microdermabrasion or may prescribe hydrocortisone cream. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari