Damaged skin due to sunlight

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I remain outside under sunlight for about 5 minutes will my skin still produce melanin? Will i still get darker? Can my sun screen protect my skin from uv rays after 6 hours?.. if i don't touch my face or i don't sweat?

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Dr. Sandeep Gupta Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sandeep Gupta

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Yes melanin Will be produced. Sunscreen give protection for 3 to 4 hours mostly

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Damaged skin due to sunlight. Sweat?

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