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Sun exposure
Sunburn results when the amount of exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet light source exceeds the ability of the body's protective pigment, melanin, to protect the skin. Sunburn in a very light-skinned person may occur in less than 15 minutes of midday sun exposure, while a dark-skinned person may tolerate the same exposure for hours.
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My skin is rubbing off in little pieces, like rubber. I am house bound (severe M.E.), have had no sun exposure, and no med changes in months. Ideas?
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Is there any way to become fair? Well I was born fair but my complexion was darkened due to sun exposure, my certain body parts are still fair.
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What cause white spots on the skin after sun exposure?
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How does a sunspot appear over night after sun exposure?
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Is there a cure for heat rash from too much sun exposure?
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A 23-year old asked:
what are white blotches on skin after sun exposure at.the beach?
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A 48-year old asked:
My face is only just slightly red from a little sun exposure today. Is it ok to use cream?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Can face that is damaged/scarred and slighty darkened over years of sun exposure be cured? What are the possible options to address this?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Getting many brown spots on have from sun exposure. Other then wear sun screenwhat can i do to prevent future spots. Have been exfoliating every day?
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A 29-year old asked:
Can sun exposure increase foliculitis breakouts?
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How do i know how much sun exposure will cause cancer?
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A 38-year old asked:
Should you avoid sun exposure after doing electrolysis?
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A 29-year old female asked:
After sun exposure, I developed white sun spots on my chest area. How can I get rid off them?
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A 18-year old female asked:
What is the most natural way to lighten skin without damage? I have dark skin do to sun exposure
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A 41-year old male asked:
The white spots on the skin are caused by sun exposure or has any connection with the liver or nervous?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Is sun exposure bag after a root canal? I had one on Thursday and was out in the sun today for about an hour.
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A 27-year old female asked about a female:
Why is it important to avoid prolong sun exposure when on methotrexate? How long is to long in the sun while on it?
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A female asked:
Is permanent makeup affected by sun exposure? Do I need to worry about sun exposure after getting permanent makeup?
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A 25-year old female asked:
My skin develops hard white bumps after sun exposure that are not sweat bubbles. Am I allergic to the sun? Also don't tan well
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A 22-year old female asked:
My eyes are always yellowish or reddish only in sun exposure area but its not jandice....
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A female asked:
Do I need to avoid sun exposure after dermabrasion? How dangerous is sun exposure after dermabrasion? Do I need to avoid going outside for some peroid of time?
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What extent of sun exposure can lead to skin cancer?
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Is sun exposure at 8 am to 9 am can cause skin cancer?
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Does Rosacea appear Brown after Sun exposure? Does Lupus Malar appear Brown after Sun exposure? What type of Butterfly Rash turns Brown in Sun?
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A 18-year old male asked:
My skin color is going dark day by day,some months before i worked alot at sunlight but now i avoid sun exposure,anything which can whiten my skin?
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