Are Freckles Sun Damage- 198 Questions Answered

Hi, I’m not sure if my skin is dealing with melasma or sun spots/damage. So far it’s only visible on the right side of my face. On my upper middle cheek, there is a brown spot which I’m pretty sure it getting darker by the day. Is there any way to reverse this? Or should I talk to my doctor? Am I at the risk for skin cancer?

Asked for Female, 15 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Malavika Unnikrishnan Dermatologist | Cochin

Use a good sunscreen with an spf of at least 30. Strict sunprotection is adviced like hats umbrellas scarfs etc. For melasma treatment includes topical creams . Chemical peeling is also effective.Ther ... Read More

My Skin was damaged due to sun light so i want to know whether there is any permanent solution for this problem because of this damage skin my face and hands are very dark.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 286 Views v

Dr. Shruti Jadhav Devershi Dermatologist | Pune

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Hello, use a medicated sunscreen with high spf. There are many brands that you can choose from. As for face, chemical peels can be a good option. For limbs, you may use a cream containing Glycolic aci ... Read More

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Hi Can you help? I have really bad white pigmentation around my eyes, cheeks and on my forehead. It gets worse in the sun but im using sunblock and factor 30 daily and im travelling for a few months. Is there a cream or something that may help? Thanks

Asked for Female, 31 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

U r suffering from vitiligo... Complete cure is possible...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Is there any treatment for sun damage wrinkles that can repair and rejuvenate the skin instead of just temporarily improving it?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I Had developed sun spots back in 2006. I had visited many doctors but no body was able to treat the problem. It does not itch but the spots are there only on the right side of my face.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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There are many reasons why your skin would turn dark. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are some conditions. Unless someone examines yo ... Read More

Yesterday I was driving bike at the time 5:25pm.. And the sun is just front of my eyes and the sun also hurts my eye... After some time my eye lid also feel like burning sensation ... So there is an issue of internal damage to eye..

Asked for Male, 21 Years 109 Views v

Dr. Seema Behl Ophthalmologist | Mumbai

Use some lubricating drops .. there will not be internal damage. Use protective head gear / goggles / helmet ... Read More

The title pretty much sums it up. I have a severely tanned skin. The part affected are my lower arm, face, neck and upper foot. I also have pimples and have been told it's a frequent thing in sun damaged skin. Also I have whiteheads (maybe)

Asked for Male, 18 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Geoffrey Vaz Dermatologist | Mumbai

There r multiple treatment modalities to help improve skin tan. Creams and oral medications along with skin lightning injections are there which can help improve the skin tan faster. Medication depend ... Read More

I am getting sun spots on my face every other day. for existing spots my dermat suggested me kojiglo cream for spot treatment. still I read a lot of negative reviews about the cream. I just want to know is it safe to use kojiglo or there are other substitutes available which are not harmful.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

If it is freckles, it will easily go with laser treatment. It is painless. Other kind of dark spots need to be examined for proper treatment. Please call me and visit my clinic. ... Read More

I have a dark.neck. Due to over sun exposure! How to get the fair. Skin of neck. Back and remove the hyperpigmentation

Asked for Male, 17 Years 161 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from acanthosis nigricans.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consu ... Read More

I have way too much open pores all over my face.. They are just too visible and I have wrinkles in my forehead.. In addition to this I have dark tan patches which looks like UV damage

Asked for Female, 28 Years 106 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo microdermabrasion which will give u a very good results. ... Read More

I am having freckles on my face since 8-9 months. Please tell me which serum is best for freckles and I pigmentation.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

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Please consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ... Read More

Is morning 6 am sun exposure for 20-25 min walk good for vitamin D as i have vitamin D deficiency or it can cause tanning. I have a fair skin tone and have slight freckles on my nose area. Will morning sun exposure cause more freckles? I don't use sunscreen while walking in morning.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I spent today whole in sun near beach. My skin has become considerably dark. I read in internet some damage due to sun is reversible some is not. Please tell me if this darkening will reverse or not.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 112 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

I have a freckles problem can you suggest what to do any cream or any sunscreen to remove or prevent that

Asked for Female, 28 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

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Share pics for better evaluation ... Read More

I have developed freckles on my face in the both side on cheeks areas. I do apply a 50spf sunscreen on a daily basis.pls suggest me something to control these freckles or treat them cause they r increasing day by day

Asked for Male, 60 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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I am facing freckles little tiny marks which is there on my face how it will disappper? Is freckles will go by itself what to apply on that i have very sensitive skin type

Asked for Female, 20 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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Is there any assured permanent treatment for freckles and pigmentation marks other than laser treatment?

Asked for Female, 40 Years 194 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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Please suggest a good alternative cream to cure Freckles as Ducray photoscreen cream is not available since long time as it is out of stock. Thank you

Asked for Female, 33 Years 246 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I'm 22 years old ,my skin is dry and sensitive ,chemical are not sute on my skin .I have Freckles on the right side of eye. I'm scared if this Freckles will be increased, so please help how can I reduce this and it will never get increased. Kindly reply as soon as possible. Regards , Dhanshree

Asked for Female, 22 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Hi Doctor, I am very fair and I have freckles over my face. mainly over cheeks and nose area. Aren't there any treatments available for it apart from the laser peel?? I am really afraid of laser peel and still, want to get rid of freckles. I have also read that the creams for freckles treatment generally contains HYDROQUINONE which may burn your sk

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss ... Read More

I have freckles initially on my nose..but they now seem to spread all over my face...the freckles on my nose have become dark with brown patchy areas.I am using sunscreen daily.what should I do?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Shivani S Talpallikar Cosmetologist | Bidar

You may not using enough sunscreen. Please attach images and consult online for a better evaluation and treatment plan. ... Read More

Hi Whenever i go to my native, which is coastal area i gets tanned very quickly, in a day. Even after using proper sun protection cream. Please suggest a cream or gel to apply after sun exposure, or overnight sun damage repair gel.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Shivani S Talpallikar Cosmetologist | Bidar

Please attach images and book a direct online consultation or leave an inbox message for better evaluation and product suggestions. ... Read More

I have freckles on my face and have uneven skin tone and face is also dull,there are blemishes on my face as well..which cream can I use

Asked for Female, 36 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Shivani S Talpallikar Cosmetologist | Bidar

Please attach images and book a direct online consultation or leave an inbox message so that your skin type and pigmentation could be evaluated properly and treated accurately. A good skin care routi ... Read More

Hi I'm having freckles since childhood. I want to know why does one have freckles and how to.get rid off freckles??

Asked for Female, 24 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Laser best option... for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I have got Freckles on face, very dull & tired face, uneven skin tone, despite a good diet & excercise routine

Asked for Female, 34 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Geoffrey Vaz Dermatologist | Mumbai

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reckles are small brown spots on your skin, often in areas that get sun exposure. In most cases, freckles are harmless. They form as a result of overproduction of melanin, which is responsible for ski ... Read More

I got new freckles on my face which is taking shapes of moles and hyperpigmentation on the both side side chicks near my eyes. My skin is also getting dark day by day. Is there any treatment.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 238 Views v

Dr. Aastha Gupta Dermatologist | Noida

Yes many treatments are available ... Read More

Hi... Please suggest a aftersun soother for night use... My skin type is oily and acne prone... Please suggest aftersun soother for repairing sun damage

Asked for Female, 26 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Yukti Dermatologist | Faridabad

Consult online for customised skin care products ... Read More

I have been facing problem of hyperpigmentation and freckles Post delivery since 5 years. I have already tried several remedies but nothing worked. I have no exposure to sun and none of the sunscreen work as they gave me breakout. I have hypothyroidism and I take thyronorm 50mg, I also have urticaria and take teczine every alternate day. Recently s

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo laser removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ... Read More

I havr freckles over face since I was 5, Is there any permanent removal solition for this? I have done chemical peeling, but result is recoccurance. Please suggest how it can be corrected permanently.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

Use a sunscreen liberally daily. Consult online for proper treatment ... Read More

Freckle and black heads on for head and below eyes. Also feel rough skin in winters and oil in summer.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ... Read More

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Hi Can you help? I have really bad white pigmentation around my eyes, cheeks and on my forehead. It gets worse in the sun but im using sunblock and factor 30 daily and im travelling for a few months. Is there a cream or something that may help? Thanks

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Is morning 6 am sun exposure for 20-25 min walk good for vitamin D as i have vitamin D deficiency or it can cause tanning. I have a fair skin tone and have slight freckles on my nose area. Will morning sun exposure cause more freckles? I don't use sunscreen while walking in morning.

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I'm 22 years old ,my skin is dry and sensitive ,chemical are not sute on my skin .I have Freckles on the right side of eye. I'm scared if this Freckles will be increased, so please help how can I reduce this and it will never get increased. Kindly reply as soon as possible. Regards , Dhanshree

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