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How To Get Rid Of Sun Tan Within Three Weeks?

Hi doctor, i have sun tan in my face, hand and neck. I am using Sunban forte in morning and propynate NF lotion in night from June 3rd week. tan has gone only 60%. I want to get rid of this problem within 3weeks. What i want to for this. Regards, Hema
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

UV A part of the electromagnetic spectrum is mainly responsible for tanning.
Sunscreen is an essential part in the management of tanning.
I would suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day.
Reapply every 2-3 hours.
It should have both UV A as well as UV B coverage.
A broad spectrum sunscreen that has a minimum spf of 30, would be suitable.
You may find one such sunscreen OTC from a drug store Or you may also get it prescribed from a dermatologist.
At night you may use a skin lightening cream, containing one or more of the following active ingredients e.g Tretinoin, Mometasone furoate, Azaleic acid, Hydroquinone, Kojic acid, Arbutin, Glycolic acid, licorice extract, Niacinamide, Vit C etc. These creams are very effective prescription products.
I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for more details and the needful.
Along with the creams, you may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling (e.g glycolic peel) from your dermatologist for faster results.

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How To Get Rid Of Sun Tan Within Three Weeks?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic UV A part of the electromagnetic spectrum is mainly responsible for tanning. Sunscreen is an essential part in the management of tanning. I would suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day. Reapply every 2-3 hours. It should have both UV A as well as UV B coverage. A broad spectrum sunscreen that has a minimum spf of 30, would be suitable. You may find one such sunscreen OTC from a drug store Or you may also get it prescribed from a dermatologist. At night you may use a skin lightening cream, containing one or more of the following active ingredients e.g Tretinoin, Mometasone furoate, Azaleic acid, Hydroquinone, Kojic acid, Arbutin, Glycolic acid, licorice extract, Niacinamide, Vit C etc. These creams are very effective prescription products. I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for more details and the needful. Along with the creams, you may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling (e.g glycolic peel) from your dermatologist for faster results. Regards