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Hi, am a fair guy in nigeria and i don't know the cream to use on my skin and because of that, my skin is getting dark.please which cream should i use?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sunscreen: is always a good choice. It will help protect against skin cancer and can help to prevent darkening related to sun. Take care.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/5/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, am a fair guy in nigeria and i don't know the cream to use on my skin and because of that, my skin is getting dark.please which cream should i use?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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