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Cosmelan Vs IPL for Sun Damage?

The medical director of the medspa I frequent recommended IPL for the hyperpigmentation and sun damage on my decollette.  But I have also heard...

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Best Treatment for Sun Damaged Skin?

I am a 28 year old female and I've been a sun worshipper up until this year. I also swim in an outdoor pool every day, thus am in the sun on most days...

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Skin Sun Damage: How to Treat It?

I am 37 and have skin sun damage all over my arms, hands, face. is there any way to treat my skin to return former spot-free self?

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Best Way to Avoid Skin Sun Damage?

What are tips the doctors and skin experts offer to those of us trying like mad to keep sun damage from destroying our skin!

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Does the Pixel Laser Work on Sun Damage?

I have a lot of brown spots and freckles from sun damage and I was wondering what laser would best to get rid of them.  Is the Pixel laser a good...

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Treatment for Sun Damage, Acne, Scars, and Visible Veins?

I am 33 and have significant sun damage from wakeboarding. In addition to fine lines and wrinkles, I have patchy light brown areas below my eyes. I...

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Best Treatment for Brown Sun Spots?

I have many brown sun spots on my cheekbones and surrounding area. What would be the best course of treatment for this problem?

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How to Correct Uneven Skin Tone on Arms?

For many years I only wore 3/4 sleeve shirts causing my forearms to tan while my upper arms remained light. Now this pigmentation seems permanent, (I...

How to Treat Sun Damaged Skin and Still Enjoy the Sun

HELP - I'm 45 with minimal wrinkles but have the dreaded sun spots. They are not bad but being a blonde with fair skin and not exactly wearing a ton...

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How to Restore Dull Skin from Sun Damage?

Hi, my name is Simar. My skin was very good once but now it's very dull because I'm very sporty and have to play under the sun. How can I get my...

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How to Treat Dark Spot from Sun Burn?

I have medium brown skin. This past weekend I went camping and got sunburn. But today, I noticed that I a darker spot next to my right side on my lip....

Best Way to Cure or Heal Sun-damaged Facial Skin?

I am a US Latina citizen from Costa Rica. On a visit there a few years back, I recieved a severe sunburn that caused a big brown spot on both of my...

What Can Be Done for Redness on Chest?

I have a red chest 24/7. It started about 5 years ago. I am 48 years old, light skinned. I stopped sun bathing 3 years ago and now I'm religious at...

Treatment for Sun Damage Spots?

I am 25 years old, and about a year ago, I was badly sunburnt and it has left several sun damage spots on my chest and shoulders. I am wondering, at...

Heliocare Supplements for Sun Damage Protection?

I have read a lot recently about the supplement Heliocare that supposedly helps to protect the skin from sun damage. Do you recommend this to your...

Treatment for Dark Facial Discoloration Due to Sun Damage?

I'm only 15 but my face has been darker than my body for 4 years because of the sun. I know that bleaching creams are really bad for your body, what...

Best Procedure for Moderate Sun Damage?

My Dr. has recommended Edufex but I have very sensitive, thin skin and am wondering if there is a better procedure for me? I am 60 years old and...

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How to Treat Sun Damage on African American Skin?

My face and neck have became darker due to sun exposure. What can I do to get my natural skin tone back? Does microdermabrasion, chemical peels or IPL...

What Can I Do to Remove Dark Spots?

I have dark/discolored spots on my face either from old sun damage or hormones. What can I do to remove those?

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How can I treat sun damage to forearms?

I'm a 44 yo female & have hyper/hypopigmentation on my forearms. My skin pleats when I bend my arm (see pic). I also have crepey skin here and...

Dermanyl As Alternative to Renova?

Hi! Can you tell me how Dermanyl works? I have been using RENOVA cream but I have a very dry skin around my chin that makes me break out in a rash...

Will Over-the-Counter Sun Spot Removers Remove my Freckles?

I am fair and freckled and have noticed sun spots developing on my face though I'm not even 30. I spent a few summers as a kid out in the pool and...

Dark Splotches Due to Sun Exposure?

All of a sudden, I started getting dark splotches on the underside of both my arms. I am an avid golfer and typically wear sleeveless shirts. Could...

Sun Damage Treatment for Teens?

I am 17 years old and I have these dark circular brown spots on my face. Think it might be sun damage. How can I fade them or get rid of them that...

Sun Damage from Sun Exposure During Teens?

During most of my childhood I was shielded from the sun with clothing,hats, umbrellas and sunblock due to the fact that I'm Celtic, very pale, and...

80% of Sun Damage Occurs Before Age 18? Dermatologist Opinion Please!

This just seems insane, that the first 25% of our lives we get 80% of sun damage. Why is this and why do 20-25 year olds still have all this nice baby...

How to Remove Sun Spots

What do you recommend for spots on the face resulting from sun exposure to a cream applied. The cream is intended to remove spots.The name and type of...

QuadraLase treatment for sun damage

I Have Large Brown Marks on my Face Dr Says Sun Damage He Want to Use QuadrLase Will It Re Will the QuadraLase treatment work on me? It is expensive...

I Suffer From Moderate Rosacea and Sun Damage. I've Had Various Treatments; What Can I Do About the Persistent Redness?

I suffer from moderate Rosacea and sun damage. I've had a series of IPL treatments and had two treatments with PDL (V-beam) w bruising, both...

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Benefits of Medium (TCA) Chemical Peel Vs CO2 Fraxel Re:pair?

Can you provide the pros and cons of doing a medium (TCA) chemical peel vs Fraxel re:pair? I am light complected with many hair line wrinkles due to...

Premature Sun Damage

I am 22 and have what I think is slight premature sun damage under my eyes, i want to start an anti ageing routine for my whole face, what should i...

Is There Any Way to Remove Spots From Sun Damage at Home? (photo)

Is There Any Other Way to Remove Specks from Sun Damage Face if There is No Doctor Available.like Cream or ...

Can You Use Creams for Scars Also for Sun Damage?

Can you use creams for scars also for sun damage?

Sun Damage From Teen Years, Now 40s. Options?

Is it too late to do anything to repair sun damage from sunburns in my teens? i am now in my forties.thank you

What Would You Do for my Wide Nose and Overall Facial Appearance? (photo)

My nose won't stop growing, and I'm over it. Also, I'm starting to get that "tired look." If I walked into your office, and I just might, what...

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