i have sunspots on my arms and thighs and back help me b4 summer how do i treat them?
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I have the same thing you have by the sounds of it.  My doctor told me its called tinea versicolor which is a type of skin fungus.  I'm about at my whits end with this, I've tried alot of solutions and so far nothing has helped but its probably because its too soon.  My doctor gave me an oral form of nizoral to take for a month which I've just completed.  In the mean time I've been applying selsun blue to the affected areas daily and leaving it on for about 10 minutes.  Too me it just seems its getting worse day after day, the small spots turn bigger and join together to make bigger spots.  I'm frusterated but from all of the research I've done online it sounds like the fungus is easy to kill its just the discoloration of the skin that takes months to return to normal.  Hope that helps you at all, your not the only one!
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Spots? Like age spots? Zits?\n\nKeep your skin clean and moisturized (I know sounds girly), also wear sunscreen everyday-not just in the summer. Oh, also don't touch your face, the oils on your hands transfer bacteria to your pores.
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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.
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Hey man be careful with some crazy people up there. Oatmeal, lemon juice, vinegar IS NOT GOOD AT ALL. Those things could make it even worst. Take a pain killer like Advil or Tylenol. Also, get Banana Boat Aloe Vera gel. Put it in the fridge and use it at least twice a day (morning and evening). Last year I had a bad SBurn. Right after the Aloe Vera gel I use a Lubriderm lotion. Don't rub it, be gentle. Also, don't expose yourself to the sun and use light cotton cloth. Avoid detergent or use a natural one to avoid any sensitive reaction to the skin. Also, drink vitamin E and break a capsule and mix it with the Lubriderm or Aloe Vera gel. It worked out for me. I know people who had nasty marks after a sun burn like mine. I don't have any!
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Aloe Vera Gel. Try some lotion with Aloe Vera in it. I have a sun burn right now, and I have for the past few days, and I've been using Aloe Vera lotion, and it's almost gone already!
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you need to wear pants & long sleeves all summer and big hats in the sun. Only come out at night if need be Stay outta the sun for at least a year. Your fair skin should slowly come back
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Well you can purchase some cocoa butter cream and start rubbing that on the areas. Drink more water and in time they will blend with your skin.
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They are called age spots.  Many people develop them on their hands and arms as they get older.  It is a sign of sun damage.  They can be treated by a dermatologist, even removed or lessened with a laser.  If the appearance of them bother you, then look for a dermatologist in your area.  Do not order creams and lotions for them over the tv or internet or from magazines because there are a lot of con artists out there (snake oil salesmen just never seem to go away).  A dermatologist is a professional doctor who has been trained to diagnose and treat disorders with the skin.  Many dermatologists are now moving toward using lasers in their office to treat skin discoloration and varicose veins.  Check the yellow pages for dermatologists and see if they advertise laser treatment.  It might be a little expensive.  A dermatologist can also prescribe a cream or ointment that actually works.  I have included some links below that provide more information.
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You could use sea breeze to help eliminate the bumps. Its like and astringent. Or just use acne products that you would usually put on your face, on your legs.
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I would contact a dermatologist for the 'best' way.\n\nOther steps\n\n1. Wash your face at least twice a day with a mild cleanser. Use a pH-balanced cleanser without perfumes or too many chemical additives.\n \n2. Touch your face as little as possible, and only when your hands are clean.\n \n3. Avoid squeezing pimples. Bacteria on your hands or on unsterile equipment can lead to more blemishes and possible scarring.\n \n4. Steam your face once or twice a week to help open the pores. Boil water, remove the pot from the stove, drape a towel over your head and hold your face over the pot. Then rinse your face with cold water. \n \n5. Use essential oils such as calendula, chamomile, juniper, lavendar and mint directly on your skin. Mix 10 drops of any of the oils with 2 tbsp. soy or almond oil, and smooth a few drops on dampened skin.\n \n6. Try using herbs. Saw palmetto can help balance boys' hormones, while chaste tree berry can do the same for girls. Echinacea, alfalfa, burdock root, cayenne, chaparral and yellow dock root are also helpful.\n \n7. Consider other topical mixtures. Beat an egg yolk, apply it with a cotton ball and leave it on for 15 minutes. Alternatively, mix oatmeal and honey together to form a paste and apply it to your face. Oatmeal soaks up excess oil and honey soothes the skin.\n \n8. Take acidophilus to fight bacteria.\n \n9. Eat a diet high in fiber, including whole grains and fresh vegetables and fruits, to keep your body healthy overall and provide nutrients to your skin. Stay away from junk food, caffeine and salty foods.\n \n10. Determine whether specific foods aggravate your skin and eliminate them from your diet.\n \n11. Consider adding zinc supplements to your diet.\n \n12. Limit your exposure to the sun and reduce the stress in your life.
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Don't put on any moisturizers on your skin or suntan lotion.  This traps in heat.  Eat small meals, not large meals.  Do not suntan.  And above all, avoid heat in all forms, no saunas, really hot baths, sitting under potlights, standing by the stove, etc.  Avoid alcohol.\nKeep a water spray bottle and mist your skin with water whenever your skin becomes hot.  You should get your thyroid checked too.  I had hotflashes for two years and it was my skin that had become damaged and thinned from working in a foundry.  Good luck, they are horrible.
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You should do a skin patch test. Put a little bit on the inside of your elbow (turn your arm around, put it in the little denty bit). Leave it there for 24 hours, if it's not itchy or blotchy it should be fine for you. An SPF 50 will more than likely block out the sun completely. An SPF 15 is generally best (according to my sister).
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Ask a pharmacist.  They can give you some very good suggestions until you can see your doctor.  Calamine lotion might work.
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I know how you feel. My father has had over 400 malignant growths removed. ( most of these are the result of medication to lower his immune system after a heart transplant). He also hates sunscreen and plays golf all day everyday.. the solution.. A shirt called a mook which protects him from the uv rays and keeps him cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It is expensive but it works great. Also a hat. Good Luck!!!
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A skin care product called Noxzema works really well for me. It clears up sunburns within a day or two.\n\nAlso drink lots of water, stay hydrated. \n\nGood luck!
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Yes.  Particularly on my arms and hands.  I have to keep Sunscreen with a 50SPF on year round on these areas.  Even when I have stopped taking these pills over the years, I still have the problem. I also burn very easily.  I got second degree burns being in a pool on a cloudy day a few years ago.  No more enjoying the summer.
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Hydroquinone, it's in the over the counter creams like Porcelana, or Fade, etc.  You should wear a hat while you are outdoors that helps a lot.