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Why does my body tan but my face burns when i go in the sun? is something wrong with the pigment on my face?

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Dr. David Hardin answered

White man disease: Very common in fair skinned individuals you need to use high spf sun block and stay out of the most direct sun, wear a brimmed hat, oh and you can go in before you burn.

Answered 8/19/2013

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A member asked:

Why does my body tan but my face burns when i go in the sun? is something wrong with the pigment on my face?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Hardin answered

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