Spots are located on my nose, chin, both cheeks and my forehead. The are really dark. 17 years of Plaquenil and all my life with using different birth control pills.Can you help a desperate woman in need. Thank You.
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Answer: Melasma and birth control pills - Melarase creams
I do not suggest laser resurfacing for acne scarring, in darker skin tones. I feel the risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is too great. A safer, but more minimally invasive option for your skin tone is the Vi Peel. This peel can be used in multiple sessions to improve...
Vbeam laser is an excellent modality for patients who have rosacea, blushing of the skin, facial and body telangiectasia, spider veins, redness, post surgical redness, and skin flushing. It is a safe procedure that can be used at varying depths to help treat micro blood vessels in the skin. We...
Steroid creams should only be used for about 10-14 days at a time as they can cause redness if used for extended periods of time. You should check with your doctor - sometimes you can use a Vitamin C serum or other anti-oxidant cream which can work as anti-inflammatory for...