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How do you get age spots out?
Treatments to get rid from Age Spots:
Laser therapy—Uses pigment-removing devices such as Q-switched or pulsed-dye lasers and may require multiple treatments. Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments are good for freckles and brown discoloration and may require multiple treatments. Dermabrasion—A type of "sanding" of the top layer of skin to treat sun damage and may require multiple treatments. Microdermabrasion—Removes some of the top layer of skin to stimulate new growth and may require multiple treatments. Chemical peels—May temporarily "burn" the outer layer of skin leading it to peel, resulting in a gradual disappearance of the sun spots. Cryotherapy—Often utilizes liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy the tissues in the pigmented area, leading to a gradual re-growth of new and lighter skin. Retinoid cream medications derived from vitamin A—Can improve skin color by causing the spot to gradually fade over two to three months. If using this product, a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or above, as well as sun hats and protective clothing, is strongly advised. (Note that retinoid creams are not safe for use during pregnancy.) Fading creams that contain hydroquinone (prescription or non-prescription)—May provide temporary lightning of the sun spot. Be careful, as this acts like a bleach and can also affect non-hyperpigmented areas of the skin. Studies are also conflicted on hydroquinone's safety. Over the counter agents containing kojic acid, vitamin C, soy and licorice extract—May provide some fading benefits. http://agein.com/ |
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