Pigment and redness
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Facial Flushing and Rosy Cheeks: Causes, Rosacea and Treatment
What causes facial flushing and rosy cheeks, how to tell normal flushing from rosacea, common triggers, laser and light therapy for redness, and when to see a doctor.
Read article →Dark Marks After Acne (PIH): How to Fade Them, and How They Differ From Scars
What post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is, how dark marks differ from red marks and acne scars, how long they last, what fades them, what to avoid and in-office options in Carlsbad.
Read article →IPL vs BBL Photofacial: What Is the Difference?
BBL is Sciton's brand of IPL. How IPL and BBL photofacials work, the real differences, what they treat, who should avoid them, what to expect and BBL HERO prices in Carlsbad.
Read article →What Causes Melasma? Triggers and How to Keep It From Coming Back
What causes melasma (sun, visible light, hormones, pregnancy, birth control, genetics), how to tell it from other dark spots, and the daily habits that keep it from coming back, from a Carlsbad dermatology studio.
Read article →Liver Spots, Sun Spots and Age Spots: What They Are and How to Remove Them
What liver spots, sun spots and age spots are, how to tell them from melanoma and other spots, and how to remove them with BBL, laser, freezing, cautery, peels and creams, plus prevention and costs in Carlsbad.
Read article →Chemical Peels for Dark Spots and Acne Scars: Light, Medium or Deep?
Light, medium and deep chemical peels explained: which acids fade dark spots, melasma and post-acne marks, what peels can do for acne scars, safety for darker skin, and peel prices in Carlsbad.
Read article →Hyperpigmentation: Causes and Treatments That Fade Dark Spots
What causes hyperpigmentation, the main types (sun spots, melasma, post-inflammatory marks), what fades dark spots at home, prescription creams, peels and lasers, darker skin and costs in Carlsbad.
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Dark Circles Under the Eyes: Causes and Treatments That Work
The three types of dark circles (pigmented, vascular and shadow), how to tell which you have, and treatments that work for each, from sunscreen and creams to under-eye filler, Morpheus8 and Sofwave.
Read article →Can HALO Laser Treat Melasma? What to Expect and What to Avoid
Can lasers like HALO treat melasma? Where lasers fit in melasma treatment, when HALO is and is not a good choice, why heat can make melasma worse, recurrence, and the other options we use in Carlsbad.
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