In the last 5 years I have developed many more small moles than I had previously - probably due to higher sun exposure in my new country. Is there something I can do to get rid of them?
January 17, 2020
Answer: A few zaps with electrofulguration lightens them up nicely. Getting a few zaps with electrofulguration will lighten them up nicely but is usually done once a month for a couple 2-3 times. They will look so much better but will come back in a year or 5 years and need to be done again. This is easy to do and doesn't scar at all.
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January 17, 2020
Answer: A few zaps with electrofulguration lightens them up nicely. Getting a few zaps with electrofulguration will lighten them up nicely but is usually done once a month for a couple 2-3 times. They will look so much better but will come back in a year or 5 years and need to be done again. This is easy to do and doesn't scar at all.
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December 24, 2019
Answer: Flat lesions on face Thanks for your question and the photo - it is very helpful. There are things you can do to lighten the pigment in the brown spots and improve the skin, but flat moles or lentigines or other non-raised lesions are a bit more tricky that little tags or raised lesions. You would not want to have a lot of divets or scars, which would look less natural than the little brown spots if someone were to remove them with a biopsy procedure, unless one looks suspicious for skin cancer. I would recommend seeing your dermatologist, especially if they have access to lasers and other procedures, and get the skin examined to make sure the lesions all look benign (non-cancerous). Then you can discuss what would work best for your skin type, including a good topical regimen including a retinoid or retin-a, possibly hydroquinone to lighten the brown pigment, and a quality physical blocking sunscreen to keep the lesions from getting darker. There are also lasers, including ClearLift and carbon peels, or chemical peels that can help gradually fade brown spots. Please see an expert, and best of luck!
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December 24, 2019
Answer: Flat lesions on face Thanks for your question and the photo - it is very helpful. There are things you can do to lighten the pigment in the brown spots and improve the skin, but flat moles or lentigines or other non-raised lesions are a bit more tricky that little tags or raised lesions. You would not want to have a lot of divets or scars, which would look less natural than the little brown spots if someone were to remove them with a biopsy procedure, unless one looks suspicious for skin cancer. I would recommend seeing your dermatologist, especially if they have access to lasers and other procedures, and get the skin examined to make sure the lesions all look benign (non-cancerous). Then you can discuss what would work best for your skin type, including a good topical regimen including a retinoid or retin-a, possibly hydroquinone to lighten the brown pigment, and a quality physical blocking sunscreen to keep the lesions from getting darker. There are also lasers, including ClearLift and carbon peels, or chemical peels that can help gradually fade brown spots. Please see an expert, and best of luck!
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