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Consistent, daily (not just when you remember!) use of treatment products is key to scoring visible improvement of skin discoloration following acne. The combination of daily sunscreen with topical creams that contain hydroquinone, tretinoin, corticosteroids, glycolic acid or azelaic acid can reap substantial results, David Bank, MD, president of the New York State Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, told us.
In-office procedures vary by the depth and amount of pigmentation area targeted, and can include lasers like Vbeam ($500-$1500), Fraxel ($500-$1500), Alex TriVantage ($350-$500), Clear and Brilliant ($500), microdermabrasion ($100-$250) and medical-strength bleaching pads, say the experts.
In-office procedures vary by the depth and amount of pigmentation area targeted, and can include lasers like Vbeam ($500-$1500), Fraxel ($500-$1500), Alex TriVantage ($350-$500), Clear and Brilliant ($500), microdermabrasion ($100-$250) and medical-strength bleaching pads, say the experts.
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Skin Discoloration
There's a range of reasons for skin discoloration. When the body's immune system attacks the skin's pigment cells, pigment is lost -- a common skin disease known as vitiligo. Acne or a wound may cause post-inflammation pigmentatio...
n. Brown spots, also known as liver spots or age spots, are caused by sun exposure. This hyperpigmentation is in response to UV exposure, resulting in overproduction of melanin. Whatever your skin issue, learn more about treatments and ways to prevent damage with expert advice from Sharecare.
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