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How do i stop my face from peeling after sunburn? & if it peels will it be a lighter shade of the rest of my face?

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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

You can't: use sunscreen & a hat. avoid prolonged exposure and mid day exposure. Sunburn risks future skin cancer and causes wrinkles and hyperpigmentation

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 8/6/2016

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