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How to remove the black area in your face or your hand that had been damaged by the sun-rays ?

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Dr. Robert Marvit answered

Liquid nitrogen: This is ususlly an actinic keratosis. Removing can be done in many ways the easiest is liqud nitrogen applied with q tip.

Dr Phelan-adams agreed

Answered 9/23/2016

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A member asked:

How to remove the black area in your face or your hand that had been damaged by the sun-rays ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Marvit answered

Dr Phelan-adams agreed

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