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How can I get rid of age spots? 7 answers

I am guilty of not using proper skin protection from the sun..ok, i actually tanned every day of my 20s and 30s!!! So now I need to know what to do...

Age spot removal with Liquid Nitrogen? 1 answer

Hi- I went in to the dermatologist today, with a long list of questions and things that I would like to improve.  I mentioned an age spot that...

What's the best age spot treatment for sun damaged hands? 4 answers

I'm one of those who religiously protected my face from the sun but forgot about my hands. Now I have really visible sun spots. what age spots...

How can I prevent age spots? 7 answers

My face has brown spots and dark spots -- I guess there age spots. i would like to stop getting these spots since they can't be easiy concealed

Best solution for sun spots and face telangiectasias? 2 answers

I would like to get rid of the brownish spots on my skin (and the telangiectasias and fine lines too, if possible) without it taking too long . I...

Concealer for age spots?

I feel like I have too many age spots and sun damage on my cheeks to bother with getting a dermatology treatment. Who has a concealer that works to...

Does Fraxel get rid of age spots or does it just make them fade? 1 answer

I have age spots on my arms which react to self tanning lotions -they go orange. I am thinking of having them treated with Fraxel. Will they go...

Recommended age spots treatment? 1 answer

Hi, I'm 36 with medium skin tone and yellow undertones. I've always had hereditary dark circles and a few freckles on and near my nose but, know I...

What's the best way to get rid of age spots on Asian or ethnic skin? 1 answer

I am mixed with Chinese and East Indian and I have developed age spots on my cheeks. How can I get rid of them? Many of the solutions I have read...

Efudex or Carac Cream for removing brown spots? 1 answer

I have tons of brown spots on my face, chest, arms and legs from living in Hawai for 35 years. I've had some laser treatment which are very effective,...

How much can I expect to spend treating my age spots? 2 answers

As i get older, my age spots get darker. I know it's not a treatment that's covered by insurance, but I'd like to know about how much to set aside for...

Do Gemini laser treatments get rid of freckles? 1 answer

Hi, i am so happy to have stumbled onto this site, i cannot believe your generosity with answering so many questions..... amazing.... my personal...

Fraxel restore or Fraxel repair for melasma, sunspot, white spots 1 answer

I am considering both fraxel restore and repair - i have melasma and sunspots, but also "white spots" - is either good for these? Also, the...

How do I get rid of sun spots and Seborrheic Keratosis? 2 answers

A couple of years ago, I had IPL (Elos) done on my brown spots and Seborrheic Keratosis. There was no improvement. The marks really annoy me and...


Best treatment for dark spots? 1 answer

I'm 32 years old, and I have dark spots on my face. I have tried all kinds of products like fade creams, and even tried covering it up with make up...

Brown spots worse after laser treatment

I have had had some spots removed from my face with a laser. Can't remember what kind, but it felt like being flipped with a very large rubber band...

Does mineral powder sunblock work? 1 answer

I have normal skin that gets oily with the use of most sunblocks or when I get sweaty. Would these mineral powder sunblocks (that say they provide SPF...

Does radiation therapy make you more susceptible to age spots? 1 answer

I had breast cancer 7 yrs ago and had 6 weeks of radiation. Since then I have had a tremedous amount of freckles (age spots) on my arms, hands and...


What are age spots caused by? 1 answer

(Other than age, I mean)

Age spots - what is actually happening to the skin? 1 answer

What is actually happening to the skin when it exhibits an age spot?

Treatment for age spots on legs? 1 answer

My legs have large areas with ugly age spots. I am a young 80 (I look like 60), size 8, and very active. What can I do about my legs? Any age...

Sunless tanner for age spot removal? 1 answer

I have age spots. Is there a sunless tanner that will make them less noticeable? The age spots usually darken. Any suggestions?

Best treatment for age spots or freckles on face? 1 answer

I have large age spots / freckles on my face. I've tried over the counter products but nothing is working. I new one just appeared about he size of...