Question 1

what can cause weird round dark spots on skin?

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See a dermatologist: There are lots of possibilities.  The safest route is to see and dermatologist for a correct diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

what is the best way to treat dark spots on skin?

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See Dermatologist: You need to have the dark spots evaluated to determine what they are, then they can be treated properly.  Most dark spots are ok but should never be taken for granted.  See your skin doctor.

Question 3

how can i get rid of dark spots on skin?

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Dark spots from sun: Dark sun induced spots, best avoided. Treat with topical hydro quinone ointments available by prescription, laser skin or acid peels might be helpful as well. Use sun block or all the benefits can be undone again.

Question 4

how to quickly remove dark spots on skin caused by pimples? all the pimples are gone away but cause dark spots on my skin .. what am i suppose do ?

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Skin peels/lasers: Post inflammatory hyper pigmentation  can occur after acne. The best management includes protecting the are from sun exposure to prevent increasing the dark pigmentation. Various chemical peels and laser treatments can be very helpful.

Question 5

is it likely to have additions diseases if my sister does i been sick my stomach head hurt an nauseous dizzy dark spots on skin dr wont help say idk?

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Addisons: Are you referring to Addisons disease?  The inheritance of this is not extremely clear.  Could you have it?  Yes.  Do you have it?  It seems you do not.  What are your dark spots?

Here is some information about this condition.
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/autoimmune-addison-disease

Question 6

is it common to have hair loss, weight gain, or dark spots on skin while taking estrostep (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone) fe birth control pills?

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Can happen: These can happen with all birth control pills, you may switch to a non-hormone method, or at least, a low hormone method (iuds, implants, mini-pills, etc.).

Question 7

dry spots on skin, spreading?

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Dermatitis: You need to have a doctor lay eyes and hands on the rash for an appropriate diagnosis. Dermatologist are the skin doctors.

Question 8

white itchy spots on skin?

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May be yeast: Would go to a dermatologist as may be a non dangerous yeast infection easily removed.

Question 9

what is good for white age spots on skin?

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See: You should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation. This way you can get the best treatment for these spots.

Question 10

cluster of white spots on skin, what is this?

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Eval: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

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