Best Treatment for Brown Spots on Legs, Arms, and Hands?

April 15, 2009
Asked By:smalltowngirl in Okla

I have brown spots on my legs, arms, and a few on my hands. I don't tan anymore in tanning beds, but do like to use the self-tanning lotions. My problem is that the self-tanners also make the spots even darker. What's the best treatment for getting rid of these spots?

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May 24, 2018

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October 8, 2012

Answer: Brown spots

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October 8, 2012

Answer: Brown spots

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May 24, 2018

Answer: Lightly burning off the dark spots is the most precise way to have them removed and is easy.

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May 24, 2018

Answer: Lightly burning off the dark spots is the most precise way to have them removed and is easy.

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