Question 1

please help! how do i get rid of freckles at home?

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Freckles: The best way to do this is with at least a spf 30, glycolic acid cream, and hydroquinone cream. Give it 2 months. If there is no improvement, see your dermatologist.

Question 2

how do i get rid of natural freckles? also is it good for your skin to use things like lemon juice to get rid of them.

Accepted Answer

Sun precautions: Freckles are a localized increase in pigment in your melanocytes and cannot be permanently removed.  Decreasing sun exposure and sun protectice clothing and sunblocks topically are best.  They can be lightened by a number of topicals including azealic acid, retinoids, kojic acid and colloidal oatmeal.  These topicals are mild and slow acting.

Question 3

how to get rid of freckles?

Accepted Answer

I wouln't try it: If you use a freckle remover, even from a dermatologist, you risk disfiguring yourself. Freckles are endearing, they're distinctively you, and a majority of your friends probably like them. Ask them. If you want them less prominent, avoid excess sunlight -- wise in any case.

Question 4

how can i get rid of freckles safely?

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Laser or ipl: Freckles can be lightened but not totally eliminated with laser safely.

Question 5

how can i get rid of freckles/ eliminate them?

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Enjoy them: Freckles can be endearing. Some beautiful movie stars are noted for their freckles. Sun exposure is a major factor but you should not become a recluse. Vampires never go in the sun, normal people just use sunscreen. Celebrate who you are.

Question 6

how to get rid of freckles naturally at home?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea!: Freckles are naturally occurring skin lesions. Any attempt to remove them by home remedies is not recommended, potentially harmful to you and most likely will result in skin that looks "worse" than skin with freckles. Very fair skin and freckles (such as in northern Europeans) can increase risk of melanoma. However, south Asians with tan skin have reduced risk of melanoma, even with freckles.

Question 7

how can i get rid of freckles caused by the sun?

Accepted Answer

You can't: at least not in a good way. Stay out of the sun if you don't like them. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Question 8

i need to know if there is a way to get rid of freckles?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are skin bleaches that will remove your freckles and leave at least some visible damage to your skin. Some people actually mutilate their faces with this stuff.  Freckles are endearing, they're distinctively you, and a majority of your friends probably like them. Ask them. If you want them less prominent,

Question 9

can you get rid of freckles on your face ?

Accepted Answer

Freckles: It is possible to remove freckles with a q switched nd-yag laser.  It would be a cosmetic treatment, not covered by insurance and not inexpensive. It is a little tricky to be able to see the freckles when you have the special colored glasses your need to wear when operating the laser, so you have to take them on and off and it takes a lot of time..

Question 10

how to get rid of freckles from sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Photorejuvenation: will get rid of sun spots but maintenance yearly is necessary

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