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What Kind of Treatments Exist for Sunspot in the Face?
asked 1 year ago by Liudmila2828
Latest answer by Robert E. Zaworski, MD
Question viewed 672 times
Tags: face, sun spots
7 answers to What Kind of Treatments Exist for Sunspot in the Face?
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Treatments for Sunspots
Laser, ipl, and medical grade skin care such as obagi can all be options to addressing sun spots. Consult with an expert and experienced physician who will be able to tailor a treatment program specifically for you.
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Sun spots on the face do well with a few simple treatments.
Sun spots on the face are easy to treat with either lasers, freezing or electrofulguration(burning them off). It can be quick and not that expensive to do. They do come back if you get alot of sun exposure but hopefully they will stay away for a few yrs. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
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Sun spot Treatments
We find that the Obagi system works well for patients who can tolerate it. It takes some commitment on your part following instructions and staying with the program. Also, see a good Board Certified Dermatologist as they specialize in skin, and lasers for best results. Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologist work well together when taking care of patient concerns. Best to luck with this.
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Treatments for Sunspots on the Face
Sunspots, which are also known as age spots can be treated topically with hydroquinone up to 4%.
The hydroquinone will block an enzyme that is needed to make melanin (the pigment you see in sun spots).
The disruption in the process causes the structures in the skin which contain the melanin to break down.
And this results in a fading of the age spots.
However the FDA has imposed a limit of 3 months regarding the continuous use of hydroquinone. Past this point, it can be...
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Best Treatment for Sunspots on the Face
One of the most effective (and least expensive) ways to reverse sunspots due to the effects of chronic sun damage to your skin is by using a combination of two prescription strength medications: 4% hydroquinone and tretinoin cream. Prescription strength 4% hydroquinone is better than any OTC product for lightening dark spots in the skin. These dark spots are typically due to chronic sun damage so daily use of sunscreens is essential in your treatment. Combining prescription-only tretinoin...
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Treating sun spots
There are various ways to treat sunspots on the face, depending on whether they are raised or flat. Your dermatologist can decide with you the best option as far as discomfort, downtime, and budget. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy can be quite helpful, as can IPL or BBL laser-type devices. Creams tend to be very slow and much less effective, but are still an option. Ofcourse preventing new spots with good sun protection is a must.
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How to Treat Sun Spots on the Face?
Hello Liudmila. The gold standard for treating sun spots on the face is a q-switched Nd:Yg laser. While other practitioners may offer you solutions that include Fraxel, CO2 or hydroquinone bleaching cream, the difference is that q-switched lasers are a comprehensive and permanent solution to the spots you see. Hydroquinone can only mask the problem and both the Fraxel and traditional CO2 lasers are better suited for rejuvenation (wrinkles) than they are pigmentation...
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