Suggest Remedies For Tanned Skin On Face And Arms

Posted on Mon, 2 May 2016

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Mon, 2 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have joined swimming classes and it has been 2 months. Lately, I have realised my arms and face is completely tanned. May I know -

1. How to get rid of existing XXXXXXX
2. How to protect from tanning in future

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Use sunscreen and cream containing kojic acid

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cream containing kojic acid on the affected areas twice daily in the morning and at night.
To prevent future tanning and to correct the existing one apply a water resistant sunscreen like suncros aquagel or photostable gel 15-20 minutes before going for swimming.
This should be repeated after every 3-4 hours during the day time.
Also avoid direct sun exposure. Make use of cap, umbrella, sunglasses whenever out in the sun.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina