I sat in a sun booth and got a brown sun spot on my face. I have tried lazer therapy to get rid of it, but it's still there. It's very noticeable and embarrassing. Help!
217772
Definitely, get it looked at by a doctor ASAP.  It could be the start of skin cancer which is easily treatable if not left too long.  If left it can spread and be deadly.  Not trying to scare you, but overexposure, particularly burning and lingering coloured spots point to something not right.  Rule it out right away...
341003
try applying the tanner to the spots that need it and then if it doesnt blend try tanning your whole face if needed so it could look exactly the same color. This way nobody could tell you have had a tan, just looks normal.
632558
Even the hightest SPF screen won't completely prevent UV rays from touching your skin. That's what tans you. The sunscreen is to help you stay in the sun longer without burning. It always needs to be reapplied every few hours. You'll tan if you're outdoors and exposed, believe me.
72999
lotion with bronzer in it will make it seem like your skin is really darker than it is, so when the bronze washes away (approx. 5 days) you'll be like wow, wheres my good tan? Hopefully you put on a tanning sticker so you can see when your tan begins fading back to your skin color :)
284224
You are sunburnt. Next time use a sunblock. The peeling can be lessened by using an aloe vera based lotion  topically applied to the skin. If you don't like the after effects of not protecting your skin then use sunblock as I previously stated.
177205
Its a hormonal thing usually associated with pregnancy.  You can buy over-the-counter creams which are designed to lighten those spots, and I used one when I was pregnant.  The creams are very expensive, but it did help over time.  Go for one from a well know cosmetic house because at least then you will know a lot of research has gone into the product and it will be unlikely to burn your skin.
148207
I used to work in a tanning salon for four years.  You are trying to get a tan way too fast.  You must gradually get a tan.  Right now you are sunburned which means your body is going to get rid of all those cells you just killed and all the tanning you've done has been for nothing.  Buy a tanning lotion that is meant for use in the tanning bed.  One that you use outside is NOT recommended.  It can ruin the acrylic on the tanning bed.  If you can afford a tanning bed lotion, as they can be quite spendy ranging from $15 for the cheap stuff, (where you might as well just use a moisturizer), and up to $45 for the awesome stuff.  Back to your problem... you itch because your skin is dried-out.  You need to give your skin a break and go back to the beginning.  When you start tanning again start with going half of the maximum time allowed in the bed OR LESS.  If you burn the first time go less time the next time.  If you didn't get ANY color don't go anymore than 2-3 minutes more than the last time.  You really must gradually work on your tan in a tanning bed go get the best tan for your money.  BTW, if you decide to go for that lotion I recommend something with a bronzer and without the hot stuff... your tanning salon should know what I'm talking about.  ALSO... if you have very pale skin and have never been able tan outdoors you will not be able to get tan in a tanning bed and is not recommended that you try to do so.  Also, always use those tanning eye covers... you can do severe damage to your eyes without doing so, and over time at the very least you can get uncorrectable night visionn problems.
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Oh my gosh, you mean there are others? Are you a pretty pale person like me? I get it a lot. I can get it from really hot (heat hot, not spicy hot) foods too - like soup.  I get it from wine sometimes too. Everyone asks me why my nose turns red.  The dermatologist just said it was blood vessels and due to my skin being so light, it looks a lot more prominent. I find that if I keep very well hydrated, it is a little less extreme.  So glad to know someone else has that problem too!
223484
Stay out of the sun as much as you can and moisturize the affected area(s) to sooth the skin... you can try an after-sun lotion (I like Alba Organics Kona Coffee after-sun lotion), but the best thing for you is to keep away from the sun for a few days -- if you can't avoid it, limit your exposure and wear plenty of sunscreen.  Your sun poisoning can be caused by birth control pills or another medication, but cetirizine (Zyrtec) shouldn't cause it.
220707
take 2 tablets of lukodermin daily.. and after 2 hourse.. sit in sun... in 1st week for 5 min and after every week raised ur time by 5 min... and take this method for 2 Months.......\nwhere u r having vitiligo spots.. its commenly starts with hand and feet... \ndont take this diseas seriously.. and also dont take any tension ok...
310184
If you put on some aloe vera it'll help with the burning, itching, etc. sensations. I have this green kind that's a mix between sunscreen/aloe vera. It'll also be good if you wear it everytime you go out in the sun! :]
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sunscreen doesn't STOP a suntan.  just sunburn if applied correctly.  you can even tan with an SPF of 45.  car glass will stop it, i think.
664703
Very important. There are some great oils out there with spf 2 or 4 that will still give you a tan and ONLY block out dangerous rays. It won't block the good stuff you're going for. When I was in colleg I only used baby oil. I said the same thing.......I'm fine. My skin can take it. Its the "long term" effects.......not just one time out in the sun. So now.......at my age *cough* (which we so don't need to mention) I'm realizing why I needed the SPF back then. So try at least a minimal amount......and you'll still that you tan beautifully. I'd hate to hear about those mellanoma patches on your skin years from now. \n\nGood luck :)
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My sister uses this. She had bad acne about a year ago and she got some medication from the doctor. But her face still had a lot of brown spots left over. the Meladerm has cleared it up quite a bit. She uses it very religiously every day for the past 3 months I think.
622772
I think you are talking about melasma which is a darkening of the skin, usually seen in women.  It is often related to female hormones either in the birth control pill or in pregnancy.  There are a few medicines you can put on your skin for them but melasma gets better in a few months after the hormones levels come down.  I would use a sun block and a hat during the hot part of the day. Hope that helps!  Good luck!
337583
I've kept my skin soft by NOT tanning all these years, but I've got a natural pigmentation to my skin most people don't (half Native American, half Italian).  Olay has now come out with a new lotion that gives the skin a touch of color, and being lotion and not a tanning spray, its reported by them not to streak.  It's called "Touch of Sun".  But if you need a tan because of being in a wedding, or something similar, I suggest getting a sprayed on tan all over.  It's safer for the skin, and lasts about 3 to 4 days.  IF this is because you're going on vacation and need it because you'll be out in the sun, just be careful...wear a light sunscreen so you don't burn, and take it slowly.  Good luck and have fun whatever the reason!
229118
What you could do is use a strong sunblock, it will stop new ones from appearing and the old ones will eventually fade away. It is not 100% efrfective, but since you dont have a lot, it might work well on you.\n\nI personally think freckles are hot