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I am undergoing cancer treatment and I believe the chemo I take is making my freckles become more prominent. My skin has really been sensitive and I would like to lighten or get rid of my facial freckles. Is there anything I could use that is specifically for sensitive skin. Because I am photosensitive I think it is just from driving in the car they have begun showing up more. Thanks
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klak44252
in colleyville, Texas
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Lightening dark spots made worse by chemotherapy
laser resurfacing may help dark spots but I would not recommend it for you during the chemotherapy which might increase your complications from the laser. Hydroquinone cream may help but this can irritate some people. Some of my patients who have sensitive skin have been able to tolerate well a cream developed by Stanford University, called Lumixyl. This is available in some dermatologists offices. Good luck with your cancer treatment!
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Removing or Lightening Freckles
Hi Klak,
I am sorry that you are undergoing treatment for cancer. I wish you a rapid cure with minimal adversity from the chemotherapy.
Fraxel Dual laser is an amazing relatively easy, very safe and effective method to minimize your freckles. The treatment takes about 20 minutes for your entire face after one hour of numbing cream. There is redness then bronzing for the first 3 days followed by 2 days of peeling to beautiful new rosy skin.
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