Hello doctor, I am 32 years old. My hands are very tan, dark, dry and itchy. I have this in the whole body. Please suggest me sunscreen for hands and to clear my dark skin as I am getting married in two months.
Hi. Tanning from sunlight needs few weeks to fade. People having type 4 skin produce more melanin on exposure to sunlight. Tanning is a kind of protection from sun so that we do not burn. To remove this sun tan, avoid further exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen with SPF 50 and Suncros tint sunscreen. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before stepping out and repeat applying every 4 hours. Sunscreen provide protection for 3 to 4 hours. Hence, need to apply repeatedly. Use Kojic acid, Glycolic acid and Arbutin combination cream (it comes by name Demelan cream) for dark areas at night. Please attach your clinical picture along with your query, so that it is convenient for me to comment on your condition and give you appropriate suggestions. For more information consult a dermatologist online -->