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I burnt my face pretty bad, it blistered, and peeled. Now my skin tone wont go back to normal... help!?

I burned my face pretty bad on spring break. I was on an acne med and I thought thats why it burned so badly. It blistered and peeled. But now my cheeks (where it blistered the most) wont go back to my normal skin tone. There is a line you can see of where my face peeled, below my sideburns is where it starts and covers my whole cheek. The skin under my sideburns/ear is tan but then it looks like my cheeks wont match it. What should I do?

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1. OMG!!!! Doctor, he will give you some cream.
2. go to a dermatologist quickly!!!! KidsHealth > Parents > First Aid & Safety > Outdoors & Seasonal Safety > Sun Safety We all need some sun exposure; it's our primary source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier bones. But it doesn't take much time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need, and unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression, and even cancer. Even people in their 20s can develop skin cancer. Most children rack up between 50% and 80% of their lifetime sun exposure before age 18, so it's important that parents teach their children how to enjoy fun in the sun safely. With the right precautions, you can greatly reduce your child's chance of developing skin cancer. Facts About Sun Exposure The sun radiates light to the earth, and part of that light consists of invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays. When these rays reach the skin, they cause tanning, burning, and other skin damage. Sunlight contains three types of ultraviolet rays: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA rays cause skin aging and wrinkling and contribute to skin cancer, such as melanoma. Because UVA rays pass effortlessly through the ozone layer (the protective layer of atmosphere, or shield, surrounding the earth), they make up the majority of our sun exposure. Beware of tanning beds because they use UVA rays. A UVA tan does not help protect the skin from further sun damage; it merely produces color and a false sense of protection from the sun. UVB rays are also dangerous, causing sunburns, cataracts (clouding of the eye lens), and immune system damage. They also contribute to skin cancer. Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is thought to be associated with severe UVB sunburns that occur before the age of 20. Most UVB rays are absorbed by the ozone layer, but enough of these rays pass through to cause serious damage. UVC rays are the most dangerous, but fortunately, these rays are blocked by the ozone layer and don't reach the earth. What's important is to protect your family from exposure to UVA and UVB, the rays that cause skin damage. UV rays react with a chemical called melanin that's found in most people's skin. Melanin is your first defense against the sun. It absorbs dangerous UV rays before they do serious skin damage. Melanin is found in different concentrations and colors, resulting in different skin colors. The lighter your child's natural skin color, the less melanin it has to absorb UV and protect itself. The darker your child's natural skin color, the more melanin it has to protect itself. (But both dark- and light-skinned kids need protection from UV rays because any tanning or burning causes skin damage.) Also, people, especially kids, with fair complexions - lighter skin and eye color - are more likely to have freckles because there's less melanin in their skin. Although freckles are harmless, being outside in the sun may help cause them or make them darker. As the melanin increases in response to sun exposure, the skin tans. But even that "healthy" tan may be a sign of sun damage. The risk of damage increases with the amount and intensity of exposure. Those who are chronically exposed to the sun, such as farmers, boaters, and sunbathers, are at much greater risk. A sunburn develops when the amount of UV exposure is greater than what can be protected against by the skin's melanin. Unprotected sun exposure is even more dangerous for kids with: moles on their skin (or whose parents have a tendency to develop moles) very fair skin and hair a family history of skin cancer, including melanoma You should be especially careful about sun protection if your child has one or more of these high-risk characteristics. Also, not all sunlight is "equal" in UV concentration. The intensity of the sun's rays depends upon the time of year, as well as the altitude and latitude of your location. UV rays are strongest during summer. Remember that the timing of this season varies by location; if you travel to a foreign country during its summer season, you'll need to pack the strongest sun protection you can find. Extra protection is also required near the equator, where the sun is strongest, and at high altitudes, where the air and cloud cover are thinner, allowing more damaging UV rays to get through the atmosphere. Even during winter months, if your family goes skiing in the mountains, be sure to apply plenty of sunscreen; UV rays reflect off both snow and water, increasing the probability of sunburn
3. You may want to try this product from Aloette called Visible Aid Skin Restoring Cream. It contains 60% aloe vera and is supposed to help ease your skin back to normal after a bad burn. http://www.aloette.com/Skin_Care/Acne/Visible_Aid_Skin_Restoring_Cream If that doesn't work, Aloette also has a product made specifically for uneven skin tone called Lumitone: http://www.aloette.com/Skin_Care/Anti-Aging/Lumitone_HP_Pro_Brightening_Serum Both of these products are wonderful and gentle on your skin. I would try these before spending a lot of money going to dermatologist.