Question 1

what causes skin discoloration?

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Sun and Hormones: Skin damage due to sun exposure is one of the main causes of skin discoloration. Also, hormones, like estrogen can cause darkening of the skin, known as melasma. Also, there are some fungal infections that can cause skin discoloration as well.

Question 2

how can i fix skin discoloration?

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Depends on cause: see a dermatologist to get the diagnosis of what your skin discoloration is from. If it is just sun damage you are talking about start an over the counter retinol at bedtime and add an OTC hydroquinone, but to really know see derm

Question 3

what can cause skin discoloration?

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Skin discoloration: Skin discoloration.  Many causes. Some common and many rare. Sun (uva) causes dna damage which stimulates pigment formation. Hormones(estrogen ) can stimulate pigmentation. Fungus. (tinea versicolor)  metabolizes oleic acid to form Azelaic Acid which is toxic to melanocytes. Also, whenever the skin gets irritated or inflammed it will heal lighter than normal or darker than normal.

Question 4

skin discoloration, any way to fix it?

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Yes: You should see your dermatologist for treatment. The type of treatment depends on the type of discoloration.

Question 5

what could cause skin discoloration all over my back?

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Tinea Versicolor: Tinea versicolor is a common yeast 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 Nizoral (ketoconazole) tablets although the condition will return as there is no cure.

Question 6

is there a type of skin that can reverse skin discoloration?

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Yes: You should see your dermatologist for treatment. The type of treatment depends on the type of discoloration.

Question 7

what natural stuff can i use for skin discoloration? please help me my skin is ugly.

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Coconut oil: I would start with using a small amount of coconut oil on the area of skin discoloration after showering.  If it is on the face, use it at night after you wash your face before bed.  This can do a lot to help moisturize the skin and balance and correct tone and texture problems.  Plus, it does not usually cause people to break out with pimples as you might think.

Question 8

can you tell me how to rid of  skin discoloration?

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Many options : Brown discolorations can be treated with topical bleaching agents, procedures such as laser, IPL, chemical acid peel, microdermabrasion. Laser and IPL can also help with red or purple discolorations.

Question 9

what can be used against skin discoloration on chest?

Accepted Answer

Hyperpigmentation?: Like most dermatologic conditions, the best way we dermatologists make this diagnosis is to look at the patient. This coloration can be due to any thing from irritation of skin to medications you're taking and other factors. They are plethoric. My best advice is to see a dermatologist and ask.

Question 10

how can i make skin discoloration from a fungus disappear?

Accepted Answer

Cure fungus: First the fungus must be gone otherwise you will not be able to decrese the color. Once the fungus is eradicated peeling creams can slowly remove discoloration that resulted from the bodys reaction to the infection.

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