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Should I Tan or NO?
I am african american...I am currently using prescriptions Duac,Tazorac, and Finacea on my face, back and chest. I have my acne under control with these medications for the most part and now I'm wanting to give myself an all over even tan. I understand that I can't sit out in the sun or in a tanning bed for an hour every day (nor do I desire too), however I was thinking that maybe 10-20 minutes in a tanning bed or in the sun a few times a week would be beneficial. Thoughts? Opinions? FACTS?
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Avoid tanning
Definitely avoid tanning beds and use sun protection when outside. Dark complexions can still develop a sunburn, especially with Tazorac. Dark brown patches and sun spots can also develop and these can be difficult to treat. If you feel that you need a bit of color, use makeup over your sunscreen.
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Tanning Recommendation
It's great that the medications have worked to clear up your acne. I recommend sun protection for all of my patients, no matter what their ethnicity. UV radiation from the sun (or tanning beds) not only can cause skin cancer, but can also cause discoloration over time and damage to the underlying collagen in the skin. Your medications can make you more sensitive to the sun, so you may be more likely to burn with sun exposure. Since you likely have some natural...
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