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What Could I Use To Avoid Tanning?
Hi docter, am a 22 year women, i have a problem of sun tan for hand.....? when i was in home it wont be their, if i came out for a single minute also the hand will change to ful black and from AC also it will happen like that oly.. i used some lotion also like Vasline healthy lotion, Himalaya Body lotion but not use.... so Pls suggest some creame to apply........?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Tanning even after a short lasting sun exposure is known as Immediate pigment darkening/ IPD.
Immediate pigment darkening/ IPD is transitory darkening of the skin and is usually in response to UV A exposure.
IPD usually occurs within minutes after UV A exposure, and lasts less than 2 hours.
The mechanism is a chemical modification of pre-existing melanin.
Measures to protect against IPD include using a broad spectrum sunscreen at least 15-20 minutes before stepping out in the sun.
Sunscreen should be broad spectrum i.e it should have both UV A as well as UV B coverage.
A sunscreen with minimum SPF 30 or more would be suitable.
The sunscreen should be reapplied every 2-3 hours specially when outdoors.
Regards
Tanning even after a short lasting sun exposure is known as Immediate pigment darkening/ IPD.
Immediate pigment darkening/ IPD is transitory darkening of the skin and is usually in response to UV A exposure.
IPD usually occurs within minutes after UV A exposure, and lasts less than 2 hours.
The mechanism is a chemical modification of pre-existing melanin.
Measures to protect against IPD include using a broad spectrum sunscreen at least 15-20 minutes before stepping out in the sun.
Sunscreen should be broad spectrum i.e it should have both UV A as well as UV B coverage.
A sunscreen with minimum SPF 30 or more would be suitable.
The sunscreen should be reapplied every 2-3 hours specially when outdoors.
Regards
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