Discoloration
Skin discoloration may result from surgical scars, sun damage, and a host of other natural or environmental factors. Laser treatments are commonly used to address discoloration. To learn more about skin discoloration treatment see the expert Q&A below.
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Discoloration Q + A
How can I treat a Port Wine Stain (vascular birthmark)?
Answered by Jordana S. Gilman, MD, New York City Dermatologist
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How do I choose the right chemical peel for me?
Answered by D.J. Verret, MD, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How can I cover up dark eye circles?
Answered by Stella Desyatnikova, MD, Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Discoloration news + blog posts
Younger Hands with Restylane and more
Hands--or aging hands--are a hot topic this week. It's end of July, which makes sense--we're at that point in the summer when sun damage is really becoming...
Help for age spots on hands
Recently a RealSelf.com reader asked the question:
I'm one of those who religiously protected my face from the sun but forgot about my hands. Now I have...
Jurlique goes Biodynamic on Wrinkles
Biodynamic farming is nothing new at Jurlique--they've been at it for over 20 years. What is new is Jurlique's new Biodynamic range of anti-agers. And more...
Eat your way to lighter skin color
Skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation are widely discussed topics on RealSelf.com. So when I came across Dr. Thienna Ho's book, it caught my eye. Dr. Ho...
Dr. Jordana Gilman speaks about Tri-Luma for Melasma
We've had numerous comments and questions about the treatment for melasma on the RealSelf.com reader forum. Melasma, unfortunately, is a condition that...
5 best-selling anti-aging creams at Selfridges
I have a good friend who lives in the UK and she always seems to be in-the-know on all things fashion, style, beauty--she even got me back onto Dr. Scholl's...
2 New Treatments To Keep Hands Looking Younger
Think everyone thinks you look 10 years younger than you really are? Don't be so sure until you check out those dead-giveaway hands. To quote my grandmother...
$250 Eye Cream from 3 Lab--is it worth it?
It's lower on the payscale than the 1.7 oz. Chanel Sublimage, which if you recall retails for $350, but 3Lab WW Eye Cream is $250 and it's only 0.5 oz. Talk...
Clothing that treats acne
In a recent post, I wrote about new SunSoul Healthy Skin Systems' clothing with technology that captures the sun's rays and converts it into skin-caring...
AHA Treatment Pads from the newly-launched AB Skincare
I have been a huge fan of glycolic acid ever since it made headlines back in the late 80's - early 90's in the mass skin care market. And not by normal...
Discoloration reviews - recent posts
Obagi blue peel: Blue Peel Burns the skin read >
I was told that this is supposed to be a mild treatment and it is going to remove my discolorations and skin spots. The nurse who...
Fraxel Repair: PAINFUL !!!!! read >
I had blotchy brown patches "the mask of pregnancy" on my face due to fluctuating hormone levels. The dermatologist...
