There are many options but clearly the mainstay of treatment is prevention with use of sunblock. This is the most cost effective method. Over the counter bleaching agents may help and include a variety of agents such as kojic acid, glutathione, Vitamin C, azelaic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, tretinoin, arbutin,... more
How much can I expect to spend treating my age spots?
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 this.
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A: Laser>IPL>Microdermabrasions>Chemical Peels>Topicals
Start with topicals. This is the foundation of any regimen to clear and prevent pigmentary problems of the skin. Without this, all the money in the world and every treatment mankind has devised are for naught: the pigment will recur. 1. The basis of such topical treatment... more
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5 May 2009
My doctor prescribed me with Lustra- Af and Retin-a micro, but I am not how to use it. I tried to contact the doctor, but he is out of town for this week because he also is a professor. I remember he said apply lutra-af in the morning and retin-a micro at night. also, he said that i can apply lustra- af at night wait fifteen minutes and apply retin- a micro. therefore, i am not sure if i am doing the night routine right. what is the best way to apply these two medications?