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What to Use for Removing Black Spots on Face?

I have dark spots on my face that go around I have like a beard from both ears to the chin and forehead. I used peeling creams, and at first it seemed...

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Will Mederma Help with Hyperpigmentation After Cryotherapy?

I have some dark pigmentation after I had some cryotherapy done. Will Mederma help fade the pigmentation or is there something better?

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Success of Obagi System for Hyperpigmentation

Obagi was recommended to me to get rid of the post-laser inflammatory hyperpigmentation I have on my cheeks. The thought of dry skin, redness, itch...

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IPL Effective Treatment for PIH?

I am suffering from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) following Fraxel Repair nine months ago. I have been using 4% hydroquinone for 5 months...

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Skin Redness Something to Worry About?

I have a rough, dry patch of skin for the past 6 weeks (see picture). I don't have any hyperpigmentation anywhere else. I use Retin-A 2 X week,...

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When I Should Start Thinking of Doing Skin Rejuvenation?

I'm a woman my age is 33 years. I have white skin and I have a little sun spots on my cheecks and pegmentation. and I have three three acnes around my...

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Hyperpigmentation on Back- What Are My Treatment Options? (photo)

Having moderate acne on my back as a teen has left multiple dark marks there, although skin itself is relatively smooth (I am 21 now). Besides being...

Is Meladerm Really Effective and Safe?

I have dark skin around my lips. I have tried many skin lightener but isnt helping much. Will the results from Meladerm be permanent with usage of...

Is 4% Hydroquinone Effective on PIH?

I am currently being treated for CO2 laser induced post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) with 4% Hydroquinone with abscorbic acid. Does 4%...

How to Get Rid of Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?

How can I get rid of seemingly permanent post-inflammatory hypigmentation? I have a dark, thick skin left over after a moderate eczema; I've had it...

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