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How Can I Reduce the Appearance of Brown Spots On My Skin?

How Can I Reduce the Appearance of Brown Spots On My Skin? (0:22)

There are two effective ways to banish brown spots on skin—and one of them has added benefits you'll want to know about, says dermatologist Dr. Jordana Gilman. Watch this video to find out more about spot treatments for skin.

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There are many ways to treat brown spots. If you notice just a few brown spots on your hands, or your face, liquid nitrogen may be a good treatment in the office, which sprays each individual brown spot, and it gets dry, and falls off. Another alternative might be a laser or light treatment which could not only treat the brown spots, but soften and smooth the skin overall.