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sun exposure on metformin
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Dr. Richard Rosenthal answered
36 years experience Pain Management
See MD immediately: I am not certain what is causing the problem but i recommend you get in to see a dermatologist immediately. The skin acts as a barrier to prevent org ... Read More
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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered
29 years experience Dermatology
Photorejuvenation: will get rid of sun spots but maintenance yearly is necessary
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Words matter: No, you don't get sun exposure if you are not in the sun. You get the same damaging UVA/UVB rays that the sun exposure causes because the lights at de ... Read More
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Yes: Sun may cause irritation to skin, sunburn. The best way to know or conform if you have folliculitis is to see doctor and treat accordingly.
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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
Electrolysis/sun exp: You should avoid sun exposure for 24 hours after elecrolysis.
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegab answered
40 years experience Allergy and Immunology
? Fungal infection: Or some other skin problem, you need to be examined, we can't guess what you have or give you diagnosis without more information, visualization and ex ... Read More
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Dr. SCOTT HARWOOD answered
45 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
You don't: You don't know that is why it is important to always wear plenty of sunblock and minimize your exposure.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
Electrolysis/sun exp: You should avoid sun exposure for 24 hours after elecrolysis.
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Dr. Stephen Southard answered
15 years experience Internal Medicine
It can: It sounds like you have postinflammatory hypopigmentation. If this is truly the case and there hasn't been much scarring in the area, reasonable sun ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Can get burned: easily. Use high SPF sunscreen, hat, clothes that protect from sun's rays. Try to avoid sun if possible.
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