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Hyperpigmentation Not Going Away After 14 Months of Treatment

This has been an emotional roller coaster for me. At first I was very hopeful, but now after trying everything possible I feel so hopeless. I know why...

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Fraxel on the BACK..is It Worth It?

I am 21 year old african-american..I'm looking to receive fraxel treatment for hyperpigmentation on my back. Will I see good results with this?...

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Discoloration/ Hyper Pigmentation on my Nose. (photo)

Hello Doctor, i have a discolured or uneven circle or pigmentation around my nose, it really annoying, i am not really sure what it was, but i was...

Can Carac Cream Be Used to Differentiate Pre-cancerous Brown Spots from Other Brown Spots on my Face?

My dermatologist wants me to use cream 2X day for 2-4 weeks then will use liquid nitrogen to remove remaining spots. I have tons of brown spots on my...

What is the Best Peel for my Skin Type? I Am Pakistani With Hyperpigmentation (photo)

I've struggled w/ hyperpigmentation and feel a peel would be good for dark spots on my face.My ethnicity is Pakistani, so I have "olive"...

Is There a Treatment for Back Pigmentation?

My back is much darker than the rest of my body. Ive tried bleaching, it helped, but didn't solve the problem. My doctor said that there is no...

I Am Trying to Get Rid of Some Very Stubborn Hyperpigmentation on my Upper Arm Without Success?

Have had about 4 IPL treatments which did nothing, then had a few laser treatements (note sure what kind of lasers). The laser doctor has had success...

Whats the Most Effective Way to Treat Hyper Pigmentation Without Lasers?

I have some hyper pigmentation on my chest. Nothing drastic but still bothersome. What effective topical treatments would you recommend?

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