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I got tan over time, how can i make my skin turn back to normal?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

No Sun: Stay out of the sun and when outside stay covered with clothes or remain it the shade and wear sunblock. Good Luck.

Answered 7/30/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No worries: Although it make take awhile, tans do fade away.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 7/30/2015

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