Suggest Remedies For Skin Discolouration After Swimming

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

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Fri, 10 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : same question again but I want another opinion from another skin specialist.

dear doctors, I swam in the swimming pool today & just after spending an hour in the pool, my skin has become dark. face, back, forearms, neck (both front & back) has become dark. why did this happen & what can be done to get the fair complexion?

also, what should I do next time before entering the pool to avoid darkening of skin ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
This type of darkening of skin is called as immediate pigmentary darkening.
It is caused due to ultra violet rays in sunlight.
No treatment is required.
Skin will recover within 15 days.
To prevent further darkening you must apply a good water resistant sunscreen with spf 50.
Suncross aquagel is a good option.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (42 minutes later)

Thank you. why does it happen .. if it's because of Sun rays, I want to tell u that it was not at all XXXXXXX the day I got into the pool. more over I spent only an hour in the pool.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Caused by ultra violet rays

Detailed Answer:
Yes it is due to Sun.
It's not necessary that direct sunlight should be present.
Tanning happens due to ultra violet rays.
These rays are present in adequate quantity even on cloudy day.
Don't worry apply sunscreen.
Your skin will be fine in a month.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad