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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 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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Is Sun Damage Permanent?

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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 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....

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...

Eliminating and Preventing Sun Damage

What are the best ways to prevent previously incurred sun damage from manifesting. I have had a lot of sun damage from being a child to about my late...

Most Effective Treatment for Sunspots on Legs?

I am desperate to remove the sunspots on my legs. I tried IPL with no results. I went to a different dr. who said it probably wasn't done aggressively...

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Is This a Sun Spot? How Do I Get Rid of It? (photo)

This spot has appeared within the last 6 months, I just recently turned 36. I am not even 40 so i was a bit shocked to see a "age/sun spot." I have...

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