I have age spots in my face only and I have been trying to get rid of them and is not working,Can you recommend any cream for my problem?
I have age spots in my face only and I have been trying to get rid of them and is not working,Can you recommend any cream for my problem?
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Jvgend wrote on :
I just went to my dermatologist with the same problem. His recommendation was a quick office procedure where he applied a sub zero chemical to each age spot that will scab over and then heal within 10 days. The cost was $100. The doc said the crems take a very long time and often have minimal results.
judekazooty wrote on :
Dry ice for a second, it will dry and make a small scab scrape it off and voila, no spots must be VERY careful, but it will save you thousands. If you are leary of trying that I suggest Jason’s Vitamin K2 creme twice daily. It softens, and over time it removes skin discolorations, but you’ll notice the effects of smoother skin after one use. Also try taking Vitamin K2 orally..it works.
barbara wicklund wrote on :
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tovismom wrote on :
I don’t have an answer only more questions. I have used the over the counter Porcelana stuff, the higher end cosmetics like Clarins and Claudelle and all I get are more brown spots. My moisturizer is any where from 30 to 55 sun protection as are my cosmetics. Sometimes I think my mother hexed me because she wanted a large brown beauty spot.
Jewel Hopson wrote on :
All I know is I want my freckles back. You know those spots everyone said were cute until you got older? They used to be called freckles, now for some reason the same spots that haven’t changed a bit are called age spots. So unfair.
Janice Harness wrote on :
I have had excellent results with PCA Skin pHaze 13 Pigment Gel which I purchased from Drugstore.com but is sold in a variety of other retailers. It contains kojic acid, lactic acid, citric acid and 2% hydroquinone. Acts like a little mini peel on areas of hyperpigmentation. Around 40.00 for 1oz and very effective (used every other day for about a month) as long as you continue to use a good zinc oxide based sunscreen. Without sunscreen the “spots” will definately return. Not really much benefit to a sunscreen with an spf higher than 30.
Tried IPL which did not work as well and much greater expense.
Jean Jean wrote on :
Avon’s new Genics helps, as does Avon’s Luminosity Plus and their banishing cream. However I don’t like the Banishing Cream on my face.. The other two are great.
peggyvan wrote on :
I have tried the hydroquinone cream with poor results. I recently had a laser treatment and the scab was gone within a week. Also, they may say that the pain is like the snap of a rubber band…NOT. More like the pain of being burned. If I ever have to do it again on another spot, I will ask for novocaine. pvb
sussy wrote on :
thank you for your information Peggyvan!!:)
Deborah Blake wrote on :
I had the intense pulse light and it burned. After several treatments, the spots were gone. HOWEVER, within 6 months, they were all back! Not worth the expense.
Bridget Cavanaugh wrote on :
Hi Sussy (and everyone on FOF!) I use clinical line from the creators of Proactiv. They have a new skin care line focused on sun damage (brown spots) and anti-aging. It has a layered 2% hydroquinone that works great in your own home (no appointments). After working with Clarisonic for years, I became a rep for Rodan Fields, mainly because I loved the products so much. Contact me and I’ll send you the clinical results of “REVERSE” from Rodan Fields and you can decide!
dssarnoff wrote on :
Best to look for over the counter creams containing hydroquinone, kojic acid or arbutin. You can see a board-certified dermatologist who can prescribe a more effective cream, such as a custom blend of tretinoin (Retin A) and hydrocorstisone in highier concentrations.
sussy wrote on :
Thank you so much Dssarnoff for replying with this very important information!I didn’t know about the custom blend option sounds like a really interesting combination:)
Staness Jonekos wrote on :
Depending on the cause of your “age” spots, many women get brown spots during pregnancy, while taking birth control pills or during menopause due to the reaction of hormones or medications, and the biggest offender â the sun. If you have been exposed to the sun, are taking medications and/or going through hormone fluctuations, you have options to regain and keep your healthy glow:
-Prevention, prevention, prevention: Use sunscreen and wear a hat when outside.
-Skin-lightening creams (prescribed 4% hydroquinone creams; over-the-counter 2% hydroquinone creams, Porcelana and Esoterica; these options take time to show results).
-Use a tretinoin topical (acid form of vitamin A, the generic term for the medication Retin-A). Other brand names: Rejuva-A, Retisol-A and Renova.
-Laser therapy.
-Intense pulsed light (IPL).
-Chemical peels.
-Microdermabrasion.
-Exfoliate using a glycolic acid.
-Eat antioxidant foods: yellow veggies, blueberries, cherries, blackberries and fresh fruits.
-Use antioxidant facial products.
Hope this helps.
sussy wrote on :
Hi Staness! I am going through menopause and I have a 90% raw diet. I was considering Laser therapy but I need to do some more searching about the side effects.Thank you so much:)
Staness Jonekos wrote on :
I have had brown spots removed with laser therapy – it worked! I did ablative therapy and you need at least 5-7 days downtime to let the scabs fall off. Great information on ablative vs non-ablative laser treatments here:
http://reflectionscenter.com/blog/ablative-vs-non-ablative-laser-treatment-whats-the-difference/
I did ablative because I only wanted to do it once and get results. But I had 5 days of scabs. If you don’t want downtime, check out non-ablative. It is a personal choice. Cost is the other consideration.
Good information on non-ablative:
http://www.skinlasers.com/fractional-nonablative-laser-resurfacing.php
After you do it make sure you wear sunscreen and protect your skin afterwards. Congrats on your healthy eating lifestyle! You will love your new smooth complexion after you zap those brown spots 🙂
sussy wrote on :
Thank you so much for your time and information Staness! I truly appreciate it! Have a great day!!:)
Staness Jonekos wrote on :
You too – we over-50 friends have to stick together!
Jessica Krant, M.D. (Derm) wrote on :
Some age spots can be faded by creams, and the truth is that some are very stubborn. Depending on what the age spots really are (lentigoes-flat brown spots, melasma-hormone related pigment, or seborrheic keratoses-thicker lesions) they may or may not respond significantly to creams. One thing to know is that ANY sun exposure, even if you think it is minor, will likely repigment the faded spots extremely fast (in 5 minutes of direct sun), so I would even increase that SPF recommendation to 50 or higher, making sure it is a “broad-spectrum” sunscreen. The best way forward is to see a dermatologist to get a definite diagnosis of the spots and some over-the-counter as well as potential prescription recommendations.
sussy wrote on :
Hello Jessica! My spots are the stubborn kind because i have them for about two years. Definitely I notice when I go outside they get darker. I have been using SPF 50 but I will increase it at 65 and also I am going to see a Dermatologist soon. Thank you:)
drjosie wrote on :
I agree with the other posts but will add that some individually are not able to tolerate 4% hydroquinone cream. If not, the other options are Kojic acid based creams. Regardless of what you use, it is essential that you then put a layer of broad spectrum UV protection on the face to prevent you from developing more brown spots.
sussy wrote on :
Thanks you Drjosie for the advise!:)
Debra Jaliman MD wrote on :
Sometimes you need to use prescription medication that has hydroquinone at least 4 percent. Also retinoids will also help. Make sure to wear a SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreen daily as well. If the spots are very dark you may need a laser.
sussy wrote on :
Thank you so very much Debra!!!!You gave me different options and I appreciate it! Have a fantastic day!!! 🙂
Dr Fardad Forouzanpour DO, FACOS wrote on :
depending on the size and types of the age spots on your face there are different remedies or lotions that could be used. usually bleaching cream (hydroquinone) creams work well. the over counter concentrations available sometimes is not strong enough for the best result. however there is stronger doses that could be obtained with physicians prescription.
sussy wrote on :
Thank you Dr Fardad for taking the time to answer my question!!!!Have a great day!!! 🙂