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A member asked:
How do i prevent a scar from getting darker in the sun? it gets darker a lot faster then the other part of the skin
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Use sunscreen: Covering the scar with sunscreen or clothing that diminish the sun will lessen the chances of the scar darkening.
Answered 9/26/2016
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No Sun: It is common for scars to get darker in the sun, especially during the first year of healing. I instruct my patients to avoid direct sun for the first year of healing. Sun avoidance, sun block and protective clothing all help. Bleaching creams and treatments to lighten the scar may not always be effective, so in this case, prevention really is the best medicine.
Answered 4/18/2016
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