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How long can i go back to my normal skin colour after a bad sunburn? (now i have really pale and dark skin at the same time.)
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Skin turnover: The time for skin turnover is 28-56 days in normal skin. Thus, you should expect to regain normal skin color within that timeframe even with a bad burn.
Answered 8/26/2014
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