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Need Help with Agespots?
I have age spots on my face and they r spreading I have tried everything they ar getting worse. What can i do I am ashamed of my face.
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sweetg67
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Agespots getting worse - skin care products & sun exposure
Please do not be ashamed of your face. I have treated thousands of men and women with age spots and I have never seen a case of age spots that could not be significantly corrected or cured. So be patient with yourself and your skin. Help is on the way and you don’t’ have spend a fortune!
First of all, I want you to understand that your skin is producing these age spots as a reaction to exposure to UV light over time…either from sun, tanning booths or other sources. But we usually...
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Palm Desert Dermatologist
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Treating age spots
I'd advise meeting with your dermatologist to assess the nature and type of skin lesions on your face, and to ensure there are no skin cancers or pre-cancers which are often hiding amongst age spots. There is very little that is over the counter that will help with age spots - your dermatologist can offer several effective treatment options including liquid nitrogen, chemical peeling, and lasers. Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.
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Help with Age Spots Treatment
It is so easy to treat age spots that you should not be ashamed or alarmed. The best treatment now is Fraxel for these age spots, especially if you have many on your face. It is easily tolerated with little down time. The most important thing to remember is that after you get treatment, you should always use a high SPF since sun spots can return. You don't want to invest all of this time and money in something that will return after you have made such a great effort...
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Age Spots
Facial age spots are a result of the type of skin you have and the amount of sun exposure you have had over your lifetime. You will need a specialized home cream and multiple Limelight IPL treatments. Wear a good sunscreen every day and applying it properly are the keys to get your face better.
Have a consultation with a doctor that has IPL and knows about this type of situation.
David Ellis MD FRCSC
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Re: Help With Agespots
Age spots are caused by exposure to UV rays from the sun. They are due to high levels of melanin secretion as a form of protection.
However, there are ways to break up the pigment and the cells that hold it. This can be done with lasers. Your body actually carries away these remains to clear your skin.
Since you are noticing that they are “spreading” and “getting worse,” these spots should certainly be examined by a dermatologist in case they are manifestations of cancerous...
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How do you treat age spots
There are many variations of what people call "age spots". When you start noticing things like this it's important to visit a dermatologist for a proper evaluation. While some areas can improve with creams or lotions or actually, just using sunscreen! daily, many spots can lead to dangers like skin cancer if they aren't treated properly by trained doctors. When you start noticing different types of spots appearing, book an appointment with your dermatologist, and then go at least yearly....
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Age spots are easily treated by your derm doc.
Age spots can be frozen off or burned off or peeled off and look great once they have healed but you need to see your dermatologist to get it done. OTC treatments are worthless as are bleaching creams. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
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Treatment of Age Spots
Most "age" spots are actually caused by sun exposure, rather than getting older. The best option is to recognize the relation to sun exposure and protect yourself from further sun damage. Use a broad-spectrum (i.e. screens out UVA and UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and apply it liberally and frequently. Wear a broad-brimmed hat when you can and try to do your outdoor activities earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon. For treatment of spots already present, see a...
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Many options for
There are many types of spots that my patients refer to as "age spots". These include lentigos, or "sunspots", that occur with sun damage over the years. They are flat brown lesions that are best treated by intense pulsed light (IPL) in my experience. Chemical peels are also quite effective and usually less expensive. Both methods typically require 2-3 treatment sessions for optimal improvement. A topical skin care regimen is necessary maximize and...
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Age Spots Are Very Treatable
Age, sun or liver spots are very common in patients who have significant sun exposure or are entering the 40-50 range. They are benign pigment depositions. The can be treated with skincare including a 4% hydroquinone, kojic acid, tretinoin, and sometimes a mild steroid. These are prescription strength medications and over the counter skincare will not be very successful. It takes about 4-5 months of continued treatment to see significant results. Chemical peels,...
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