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A member asked:
I use sunscreen, yet still have awful dark spots. how do i get rid of them and prevent them from returning?
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Prevention: make sure you use a quality sunscreen with at least spf of 30. Higher isn't always better; anything above 50 isn't any better than 50. Once the spots are there the only way to get rid of them is with IPL or laser treatments; see a cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist to assess them first and then treat them.
Answered 3/30/2015
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