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A 21-year-old male asked:
i'm dark tan and after using lot of fairness creams, nothing works. is there any other way to have a fair radiant skin naturally?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Sunblock moisturizer: Dark tan is a natural color. Many people use over-the-counter moisturizers that contain sunscreen. Avoiding exposure to the sun will let skin lighten up. A person should take extra vitamin d to make up for not getting vitamin d from the sun. Although having tanned skin from sun exposure is not a medical illness, there are a few uncommon hormonal medical conditions that can cause skin darkening.
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Can you see or feel the hardware under the skin?
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Dr. Ryan Stanton answered
Emergency Medicine 18 years experience
Depends: It depends on the type of hardware, the location, and the physical build/weight of the person who has it.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
For african-americans and other darker-skinned people, is treatment different than for people with light-colored skin?
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Dr. Jennifer Haley answered
Dermatology 23 years experience
What type treatment: Please ask about what type of treatment. Many dermatology procedures are the same for all skin types, but if you are asking about laser or chemical peels, skin type is very important. You will want to seek a dermatologist that has experience with skin of color as treatments can be tricky and have a higher risk of scarring if not done correctly (or even if correct procedures are followed).
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A 25-year-old member asked:
How should I care for my skin?
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Dr. Jeffrey Pollard answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
Key = Protection: First and foremost you should protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet rays (ie the sun, tanning booths). Spf creams that are 15+ in addition to sun protective clothing (hats, sunglasses) are the mainstay of protection. Maintaining a healthy diet, good hydration, and avoiding smoking will also help. A daily skin care regimen with anti-oxidants and gentle cleansers can go a long way as well.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
How can I do a skin self-exam?
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Dr. Karen Han answered
Dermatology 23 years experience
See following link : http://www.aad.org/skin-conditions/skin-cancer-detection/about-skin-self-exams/how-to-examine-your-skin.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dragon skin in the middle of my cleavage?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Jackson answered
Dermatology 43 years experience
You probably: You probably need a biopsy. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.
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