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Hi doc what should i use sunblock or sunscreen i do not want to get any darker also what should i use for swimming too sunblock or sunscreen?

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Sunblock: I prefer sunblock - spf over 25 and i recommend to my patients - to use atleast three times a day and also to be used each time when they come out of the swimming pool.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Hi doc what should i use sunblock or sunscreen i do not want to get any darker also what should i use for swimming too sunblock or sunscreen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

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