Question 1

how to get rid of sun spots on back?

Accepted Answer

Sun spots: Stay out of sun. Show to your dermatologists to see what they are and follow advice.

Question 2

how to get rid of sun spots? i always get them when i am exposed to sunlight. but they keep on coming back.  how to i  make it better?

Accepted Answer

Sun screen daily: Where a sunscreen all year round with an spf off at least 30. The chemical free ones may block the sun the best. They have titanium or zinc oxide in them. In the summer do not forget to wear a broad brimmed hat.

Question 3

what can i use to get rid if my sun spots? i gave used selsun blue, athletes foot creams and teatree oil. nothing works.

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: First you need an accurate diagnosis. Then you can be helped according to the nature of the spots. None of the things you tried will ever effect freckles.

Question 4

i have sun spots on my face.  how do i get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Sun Block: Best is prevention with good sun block and avoidance of direct sun exposure.  Once it is formed, then various ipl laser treatments are very effective in treating sun damaged skin, including brown pigmentation.  Consult your local dermatologist/plastic surgeon for detailed consultation.

Question 5

ugly liver sun spots. please tell me how to get rid of spots fast?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: Dermatologist can likely laser them. Need to avoid sun exposure to prevent ongoing skin problems in the future, including crow's feet, wrinkling, cancer, and melanoma.

Question 6

after sun exposure, i developed white sun spots on my chest area. how can i get rid off them?

Accepted Answer

Tinea Versicolor: White sun spots can be cause by a skin condition called tinea versicolor.Tinea versicolor is a common fungal infection of the skin that often affects adolescents and young adults. The term versicolor refers to the fact that it causes the affected skin to change color and become either lighter or darker than surrounding skin. Treatment can be with prescription ketodan.

Question 7

how many ipl treatments would i have to get to lighten my sun spots? i have dark spots on my face from too much time spent at the beach. although i've started using sunscreen, i want to get rid of the sun spots that i already have. would it take more than

Accepted Answer

You : You generally need 3-5 ipl treatments to lighten dark sun spots on your face.  The light from the ipl is fired at the spot causing the light energy to be absorbed by the pigment in the spot.  The spot will then darken, freckle, and flake off over the next few days.  
One treatment will lighten the spot somewhat, but usually another few treatment 2-3 weeks apart will maximize your results.

Question 8

have a kind of fungus in patches on my body, sometimes more visible than other times, can look like big sun spots or a kind of ring. seems to be worse when i'm hot or sweating after excercise and then my skin feels itchy. how can i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Probably tinea versicolor. You can try a zinc pyrethrium or selenium sulfide shampoo which you apply to affected areas, then shower off in a few hours.

Question 9

is skin resurfacing always done with chemical peels? i want to have my skin resurfaced to help get rid of my acne scars and sun spots, but i feel like a chemical peel might be too harsh on my sensitive skin. are there any other skin resurfacing options th

Accepted Answer

There : There are a few options when it comes to skin resurfacing for acne scar and pigmentation issues.

Chemical peels and lasers are two options. Another option that works well for treating just portions of the face is dermabrasion. This produces more of a physical sanding of the skin.

The idea with all 3 procedures is to remove the outer layer of skin cells. New skin then regrows into the area to create a smoother, more even pigmentation.

Question 10

what procedure can i go through to remove sun spots from my face? is there a safe option? don't want spots to return. how do i prevent sun spots?

Accepted Answer

Sun Spots: There are various types of "sun spots", the most common being lentigines. These can be lightened with prescription bleaching agents, and if that fails, with laser treatments. The best prevention is diligent use of sunscreens.

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What can i use to get rid if my sun spots? i gave used selsun blue, athletes foot creams and teatree oil. nothing works.

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I have sun spots on my face. how do i get rid of them?

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Ugly liver sun spots. please tell me how to get rid of spots fast?

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After sun exposure, i developed white sun spots on my chest area. how can i get rid off them?

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How many ipl treatments would i have to get to lighten my sun spots? i have dark spots on my face from too much time spent at the beach. although i've started using sunscreen, i want to get rid of the sun spots that i already have. would it take more than

A member asked:

Have a kind of fungus in patches on my body, sometimes more visible than other times, can look like big sun spots or a kind of ring. seems to be worse when i'm hot or sweating after excercise and then my skin feels itchy. how can i get rid of it?

A member asked:

Is skin resurfacing always done with chemical peels? i want to have my skin resurfaced to help get rid of my acne scars and sun spots, but i feel like a chemical peel might be too harsh on my sensitive skin. are there any other skin resurfacing options th

A member asked:

What procedure can i go through to remove sun spots from my face? is there a safe option? don't want spots to return. how do i prevent sun spots?

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