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Mon Aug 21, 2006 6:35 am |
Im of bronze brown color and kinda fair. I went out for the past few days in the hot sun and when i looked at my face today, i became darker but i have this massive spot that didnt tan...Its still brown but lighter brown and no hair is growing on it...what the hell is that...
Also, how long does skin take to untan...I dont like the shade due to this spot...ANd how can i go back to my origional color of a few days ago quickly....ANy lotion i can use |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:40 am |
I'm not sure of any lotion that can take away a tan. All I can recommend is stay out of the sun. In all honesty, being out in the sun like that can really damage your skin. Many skin conditions are related to sun damage. I don't leave the house without my spf. |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:47 am |
You can try a self tanner only on that spot, or a bronzing powder. It might help. I have to agree with skincare freak that I don't think there is anything that will take the spot away. |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:21 am |
I am dark-skinned too and get these spots. They have a complicated name for "we don't know what causes them". They occur more frequently in female dark skin, exposed to the sun. They can occur anywhere that has been exposed and take a long time to go away. The best bet is prevention with sunscreen. A tanner or concealer may camouflage it in the short term. |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:45 am |
When I was younger, I used to fry myself in the tanning bed almost on a daily basis. I have one of those white spots, even though I'm very fair. I've actually never tried to get rid of it because it's on my leg. Thing is, it's still there years later, so I'm thinking you might want to go ahead and go to the derm, unless someone here has a solution. |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:14 pm |
Not sure if I have the same things you guys are talking about, but I have plenty of white scars (little places where there is no pigment) on my chest, arms, and back. Mine are from acne and sun damage. So far, I've found no solution for them, which is upsetting. I would LOVE to hear scientific advice about them, from a dermatologist's perspective. If anyone is privy to this information, share with us! |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:21 pm |
Are you guys talking about tinea versicolor?? Because that's what my brother has. I think it's skin that does not tan. I know that it is some kind of fungus on the skin. |
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Mon Aug 21, 2006 1:00 pm |
No, it's called "Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis" - at least what I have, is called that. It's not dangerous. Just looks odd. Derm didn't have any solutions. |
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Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:36 am |
what about microdemabrasion..would that help |
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Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:56 pm |
I doubt it would make a noticable difference, the sun penetrates pretty deeply, which is why a tan lasts longer than bronzer.
I agree that you should spot treat it until your tan fades. |
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Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:42 pm |
The more that you exfoliate, the quicker your tan will fade.
I like Ice Elements 2 minute miracle exfoliation gel, so gentle that one can use it every day, if needed.
You could also use a slow release glycolic, like the IE skin souffle, the hasten the turnover of your skin cells, which is hasten the fading of your tan.
There are other products that you can use, but those are my personal favorites.
Also take care in using sunscreen to avoid any further tanning and skin damage.
Good luck.
Bosoxy. |
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