I am 64, Filipino. I have this brown spot on my left cheek, not too big but been bothering me for years. I used Musely for about 6 months two years ago but did not work for me. I used to have chemical peels at doctors' offices /did not have problem with it. I had microneedling, did not help with the brown spots. Recently, we moved to Houston and my skin is so dry. Not sure if it is the air or me just changing. I am using vitamin c, retinol, niacinamide, all from The Ordinary. Thanks.
Answer: Cosmelan is a great treatment for stubborn pigmentation Hi there,Cosmelan is absolutely an option for lightening your stubborn pigmentation.Cosmelan differs from other peels as it inhibits an enzyme called Tyrosinase which is an enzyme in the melanin formation process. There is also a home care package that comes with Cosmelan that you will use to continue your skincare journey at home and continue to improve the tone of your skin overall. There are pre and post-care considerations for Cosmelan use. Be sure to receive a thorough consultation with an educated provider before your Cosmelan journey! Best of luck!
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Answer: Cosmelan is a great treatment for stubborn pigmentation Hi there,Cosmelan is absolutely an option for lightening your stubborn pigmentation.Cosmelan differs from other peels as it inhibits an enzyme called Tyrosinase which is an enzyme in the melanin formation process. There is also a home care package that comes with Cosmelan that you will use to continue your skincare journey at home and continue to improve the tone of your skin overall. There are pre and post-care considerations for Cosmelan use. Be sure to receive a thorough consultation with an educated provider before your Cosmelan journey! Best of luck!
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February 9, 2023
Answer: Laser Age Spot Removal Hello M. If the spot is an age spot, then laser treatments work well. NOT IPL, but rather a q-switched laser for just that small area (see link). Because of your skin type, you may get some Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) that is related to the healing process and can make the area look brown again even after the spot crusts and falls off. If this happens, then you would go back to using Musely for another hydroquinone based product for a short time to get rid of that side effect.
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February 9, 2023
Answer: Laser Age Spot Removal Hello M. If the spot is an age spot, then laser treatments work well. NOT IPL, but rather a q-switched laser for just that small area (see link). Because of your skin type, you may get some Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) that is related to the healing process and can make the area look brown again even after the spot crusts and falls off. If this happens, then you would go back to using Musely for another hydroquinone based product for a short time to get rid of that side effect.
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February 9, 2023
Answer: TCA Peels Can Work Well For Fading Unwanted Brown Spots The problem in the photo is a fairly common one. In my experience, the type of brown spot shown in the photo typically responds to a series of in-office superficial chemical peel treatments, such as high concentrations of glycolic or salicylic acid, Jessner's solution, or TCA in concentrations of 25 to 35%, accompanied by the at-home application of prescription topical bleaching agents. You would be wise to consult a board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.
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February 9, 2023
Answer: TCA Peels Can Work Well For Fading Unwanted Brown Spots The problem in the photo is a fairly common one. In my experience, the type of brown spot shown in the photo typically responds to a series of in-office superficial chemical peel treatments, such as high concentrations of glycolic or salicylic acid, Jessner's solution, or TCA in concentrations of 25 to 35%, accompanied by the at-home application of prescription topical bleaching agents. You would be wise to consult a board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.
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February 22, 2023
Answer: Cosmelan peel will help if it is not age related brown spot Thank you XYZ for your question and photographs.
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February 22, 2023
Answer: Cosmelan peel will help if it is not age related brown spot Thank you XYZ for your question and photographs.
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