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Suggest Treatment For Skin Discolouration And Tanning After Swimming

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

Question: dear doctors, I swam in the swimming pool & 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. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Darkening due to tanning , use depigmenting creams & sunscreens

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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The darkening of skin is mostly due to tanning because of sun exposure.
To get fair complexion use a depigmenting cream containing kojic acid twice daily and use a high spf sunscreen on the entire exposed areas every 3-4 hours during the day time and especially 15-20 minutes before entering the pool.
Besides this you can take capsule containing glutathione 500 mg twice daily for 3-4 months.
All these medicines are prescription drugs and you need to see a doctor in person to get them.
To avoid darkening of skin next time apply a sunscreen on entire exposed parts 15-20 minutes before entering the pool and try to have a swim suit which can cover more areas of the body.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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