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Sunburn, Exposed Area Is Dark, Rest Of The Body Fair. What Can I Do Get Original Complexion In Exposed Areas?
hello doctor.... i m suffering from a serious problem of sunburn ..... i have very fair complexion . but in the last 3 months, the exposed area of my skin have become very dark, because of which my skin has got 2 colours now... the exposed areas are dark,, while the rest of my body is fair.. whenever i wear a saree,, it looks very odd from behind.. please suggest me what should i do to bring back my original complexion in the exposed areas. suggest me a home made treatment. waiting for your reply sir.. - surjyatapa, Assam.
Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Hello,
Exposure to sun is the main cause causing the tanning of the skin and the area which is covered is left. The best method the prevent from this is to cover your body as much as possible when traveling in the sun. Clothing is the best sunscreen to prevent from the tanning. Otherwise use sunscreen cream on the exposed area specially on face and arms which will prevent sun burn and also prevent discoloration. As far as the discoloration is concern this will get back to normal after a few weeks itself when new skin will be formed, you just need to prevent yourself from sun exposure or use proper clothing and sunscreen when going out in the sun. Other wise you can use lemon, tomato paste and papaya at home to get ride of tanning fast, but one thing you have to always do is to prevent yourself from direct sun exposure.
Thanks and take care.
Exposure to sun is the main cause causing the tanning of the skin and the area which is covered is left. The best method the prevent from this is to cover your body as much as possible when traveling in the sun. Clothing is the best sunscreen to prevent from the tanning. Otherwise use sunscreen cream on the exposed area specially on face and arms which will prevent sun burn and also prevent discoloration. As far as the discoloration is concern this will get back to normal after a few weeks itself when new skin will be formed, you just need to prevent yourself from sun exposure or use proper clothing and sunscreen when going out in the sun. Other wise you can use lemon, tomato paste and papaya at home to get ride of tanning fast, but one thing you have to always do is to prevent yourself from direct sun exposure.
Thanks and take care.
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