Problems with hair removal and brown spots with light olive skin.
In my opinion, the Elos Syneron system is not the best for hair removal. Best choices for you with light olive skin would be the LightSheer or any of the...
Can brown spots be something serious?
Thank you for writing this. You did exactly the right thing!! There are brown spots that can be melanomas or lentigo maligna or “pre melanomas” – also called dysplastic nevi. I just...
Chloasma/melasma – are lasers safe especially on darker skin types?
So first, I’m assuming you’ve had these spots looked at in the past year by a dermatologist to make sure they are not skin cancer! Then, this is a tough question and...
What can I do about melasma?
I still think that melasma is the toughest problem to treat because there is no cure for it – just good control. You will absolutely need the help of a dermatologist...
A follow up on a problem with an IPL treatment!
I’m impressed because this is a really tough situation and you’re doing such a great job being proactive about it. Kudos to you! I’m guessing, hoping that they all went...
What can I do about melasma? It just doesn’t go away with products.
If I could have one dermatology wish granted by a good fairy, I would wish for a true cure for melasma!!! It is such a painful problem for many women (and...
Preventing Brown Spots (#3 of 3)
Hormones really affect melasma. If you take estrogen or use a birth control pill, please be extra careful about not burning or tanning. If you notice brown blotches starting, see...
Preventing Brown Spots (#2 of 3)
Okay so I know I’m a nag, but if you really want to prevent brown spots and blotches you must use a UVA blocking sunscreen that contains at least 10%...
Preventing Brown Spots (#1 of 3)
First, you have to understand them! What kind of brown spots do you have? Are they lentigoes (flat and light to medium dark brown) and caused by sun damage? Are...
I’m concerned about possible side effects of photorejuvenation – what should I watch out for?
These are all good questions. My concern is that when you saw your local doctor these questions weren’t answered. I would recommend getting a second opinion from another office and...
