Suggest Treatment For Dry Skin And Darker Complexion On Nose And Neck

Posted on Sun, 4 Oct 2015

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Sun, 4 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : Sir I have a very tanned face and neck. And my work is sun prone. I always work in sun. My skin is dry .pls suggest me a good sunscreen which doesn't give white patches on face and has a lighter consistency which will be absorbed easily & also work as a moisturizer. Do sunscreem available un grl form which is very thin consistenct.Also my neck and face has become so dark compared to the body because of my work nature.how should I regain my natural color tone? Is peel safe? And after doing peeling also can I start working in sun..if not how long I should not be exposed to sun. Also suggest me some skin lightening creams to be used to bring back the natural color in face and neck.thank you

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suitable products suggested.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can understand your concerns.

The best sunscreen you can have is Lakme sun expert with SPF 50.

This gives very good results.

A moisturizer has to be used separately.

Best Moisturizer I can suggest is La Roche-Posay Toleriane Fluid Soothing Protective Non-Oily Lotion.This works wonders.

Even peeling works pretty well for you.

Also, Lakme sun XXXXXXX removal will work for you on coming to home after sun exposure.

Try to avoid exposure to sunlight between 10 am-2pm.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 hours later)

lakme 50 sunscreen is so thick it will give white patches on face. suggest me a lighter not so thick sunscreen pls. ALso after peel how long I should avoid sun exposure? skin lightening creams like demelan, golite, melalite will these work? if so how long and when should I use

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Relevant alternative sunscreens suggested.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

In case you find difficulty with Lakme, I recommend the following alternatives.

1.Banana Boat's Ultra Defense XXXXXXX Skin Protect SPF 110 spray
2.Neutrogena Ultimate Sport SPF 70+ lotion.
3.BullFrog Water Armor Sport InstaCool SPF 50+ spray.

You need to avoid the sun for at least 2 hours after peel application.

Demelan, Golite, and Melalite had good results in many surveys.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj