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A 20-year-old male asked:

Hey docs!since i came back from 6 days resort (i used to have white skin tone) my skin is black and started peeling,will it return back to white skin?

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Dr. Robert Killian
General Practice 30 years experience
Genes: Your sunny exposure will not in any way change your genetics. Or your melanin production. A sun burn or a sun tan is temporary.
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