- Female
- 25 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm a working woman and I travel every day for my job. Because of this, I've gotten a pretty bad sun tan on my hands. I'm really eager to find a way to remove it as quickly as I can. Could you let me know what steps I should take or any treatments I could try to get rid of the sun tan?
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Visit Dermatologist for appropriate management
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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