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Dark spots/Pigmentation
Darkened regions of the skin occur as a result of abnormal tanning when the skin is sensitive to sunlight.
Several diseases and many drugs can occasionally cause photosensitivity. Among the common drugs responsible for photosensitivity are
birth control pills, antibiotics (sulfonamides and tetracyclines), diuretics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), pain
relievers, and some psychiatric medications.
Darkened spots on the skin come in several varieties. The most ominous is malignant melanoma, a very aggressive cancer that can begin as an innocent mole. The majority of moles (nevi) and dark spots, however, are benign (harmless). The average person has several dozen, and certain people with a hereditary mole condition may have hundreds.
Any dark spot that is either new or changing should be evaluated by a dermatologist.
None of the above is intended as medical advice. If you have a medical concern, please consult your doctor.
Procedures for this problem
Fraxel Laser Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser Photodynamic Photorejuvenation Intense Pulse Light Rejuvenation FotoFacial™ Glycolic Acid Peel TCA Peel
Additional Information on Dark Spots/Pigmentation
July 2005 Newsletter March 2006 Newsletter
Darkened spots on the skin come in several varieties. The most ominous is malignant melanoma, a very aggressive cancer that can begin as an innocent mole. The majority of moles (nevi) and dark spots, however, are benign (harmless). The average person has several dozen, and certain people with a hereditary mole condition may have hundreds.
Any dark spot that is either new or changing should be evaluated by a dermatologist.
None of the above is intended as medical advice. If you have a medical concern, please consult your doctor.
Procedures for this problem
Fraxel Laser Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser Photodynamic Photorejuvenation Intense Pulse Light Rejuvenation FotoFacial™ Glycolic Acid Peel TCA Peel
Additional Information on Dark Spots/Pigmentation
July 2005 Newsletter March 2006 Newsletter
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Last modified: March 03 2010
