Question 1

what product is best for fading dark spots on dark?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the spot: Fading dark spots on dark skin is difficult and dependent on  what caused the dark spot in the 1st place., how long it has been there, and where in the skin (depth) it is. Best advice is to see a dermatologist who can evaluate the pigmentary changes and help provide the best treatment options (bleaching agent, lasers, surgery, tincture of time etc..). Good luck.

Question 2

what to do about fading dark post acne spots?

Accepted Answer

Leave them alone: These take some time to heal naturally, but if you use a bleaching cream like hydroquinone, you're likely to end up making a mess and looking worse than before. The key is managing your disease so that new lesions do not occur. If topical benzoyl peroxide isn't working well by two weeks, get with your personal physician.

Question 3

hi, i am 18 and suffered from stevens-johnson syndrome back in november 2020 from minocycline. my skin has not been the same since and i have dark spots everywhere. what can i do to accelerate the fading process?

Accepted Answer

: Hyperpigmentation will gradually fade - although the rate and degree of resolution differs between individuals.

Skin products are available to hide the dark spots. Check with your Dermatologist

Question 4

what are dark spots on chest?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Please see a dermatologist to make sure they are not skin cancers.

Question 5

small dark spots on chest a lot of them?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Not clear on your question nor timing of the "spots."  most brown spots on the chest are from sun damage and form over time.  Others are harmless age spots.  Some are actually dark purple blood vessel growths, which are also harmless.  Occasionally, some rashes can look like dark spots.  If you are worried or if they are sudden onset they should be looked at by your doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 6

how can i reduce dark spots on the face ?

Accepted Answer

Many options: There are many options including using topical creams such as bleaching creams (hydroquinone, kojic acid, elure), microdermabrasion, glycolic acid peels, salicylic acid peels, chemical peels, lasers (noninvasive lasers such as ktp laser work the best with least side-effects, ruby, alexandrite, nd:yag lasers), invasive lasers (co2, erbium, fractional co2, fraxel), ipl (intense pulsed light).

Question 7

what causes dark spots in your visual field?

Accepted Answer

Floaters: It depends on what condition you have.  Most of the time this occurs as you age.  The vitrous in your eye shrinks and can sometimes detach from the retina.  If the back part of the vitrous falls into your line of sight you may see spots or even spider webs

Question 8

how long dark spots from insect bites last?

Accepted Answer

About 6 months: The post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark spots) after insect bites,  acne pimples, etc.  may last for about 6 months. You should use sunblock to prevent them from getting darker.

Question 9

how to reduce or remove dark spots from face ?

Accepted Answer

Fade cream!: You don't mention what the spots are from. For simple freckles (more likely in a 25 year old male) all the way to age spots in the elderly, try porcelana or ambi. Both contain the active ingredient 2% hydroquinone. Double strength is available by prescription. Give it 4 weeks, using according to the label diretions.

Question 10

i bent down and felt faint and saw dark spots?

Accepted Answer

Vasovagal: You are either dehydrated or likely experienced a vasovagal episode.  If this keeps happening other less likely etiologies should be considered such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy etc.

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