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Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:56 am  |
I have been religiously using physical sunscreen for at least last 5-6 years. But recently all of sudden quite a few sunspots appeared on my face. I have been experimenting different physical sunscreens in the past 6 months. I am wondering whether it is because some of them just didn't do their job. But I have to know how long it takes sunspot to form and appear to the surface in order to find out which one is not working.
In the past 6 months, I tried: 302 ointment ( for 3-4 months), Sunshield SPF 28 from Mychelle (for 3 weeks during a trip), Devita Ultrasolar 50 (recent 3 weeks). Anyone used any of the above had the same experience? |
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Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:01 am |
| My understanding is that sun spots result from damage YEARS ago. As in exposure during teens and twenties. |
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40, Asian, Fitpatrick III with mostly moderate hyperpigmentation and isolated severe. Currently on Obagi Nu-Derm. |
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Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:04 am |
| Really? I did some serious peeling about 3 years ago and it removed all of marks on my face. So I thought whatever appeared now are results from recent sun exposure. Am I wrong? |
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Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:15 am |
| its_kristy wrote: |
| My understanding is that sun spots result from damage YEARS ago. As in exposure during teens and twenties. |
I have heard and read that the majority of sun-damage takes place from birth to 20, even those "cute" freckles on kids are actually sun-damage. I know we can still sustain sun-damage/hyperpigmentation after that age, that's why we need to religiously use sun screen. |
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I'LL SEE YOU ON THE DARKSIDE OF THE MOON.... |
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Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:50 pm |
| htian21 wrote: |
| Really? I did some serious peeling about 3 years ago and it removed all of marks on my face. So I thought whatever appeared now are results from recent sun exposure. Am I wrong? |
I think that if you have just experienced these spots while trialing some different sunscreens one of the sunscreens was not protecting you enough. I know for myself when I use a sunscreen that doesn't protect my skin enough, I will get pigmented spots showing up right away. |
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Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:37 pm |
I agree with what you say on that Riley!  I just find it amazing that what we did running around in the sun while young can come bite us in the butt later in life!  |
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Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:15 pm |
| rileygirl wrote: |
| htian21 wrote: |
| Really? I did some serious peeling about 3 years ago and it removed all of marks on my face. So I thought whatever appeared now are results from recent sun exposure. Am I wrong? |
I think that if you have just experienced these spots while trialing some different sunscreens one of the sunscreens was not protecting you enough. I know for myself when I use a sunscreen that doesn't protect my skin enough, I will get pigmented spots showing up right away. |
Riley--do you think this is new damage/sunspots, or reactivation of previous damage that was suppressed by Obagi and sunscreen? |
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40, Asian, Fitpatrick III with mostly moderate hyperpigmentation and isolated severe. Currently on Obagi Nu-Derm. |
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Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:00 am |
| its_kristy wrote: |
Riley--do you think this is new damage/sunspots, or reactivation of previous damage that was suppressed by Obagi and sunscreen? |
When it happened to me, it was new spots. I only have 3 sunspots that continue to come back when I stop Obagi. The rest of my face has no pigmentation any longer after doing so many cycles of Nu Derm. So, for myself, if I use a sunscreen that isn't working for me, I know immediately, as I will get freckles/sunspots in new areas. |
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Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:59 am |
RileyGirl,
How long does it take for your new spots to appear when you are not using the right sunscreen? I am trying to decide which sunscreen I used in the past 6 months I should avoid?
Thanks! |
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Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:45 am |
| htian21 wrote: |
RileyGirl,
How long does it take for your new spots to appear when you are not using the right sunscreen? I am trying to decide which sunscreen I used in the past 6 months I should avoid?
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Hi, htian21. For me, it is a matter of days - unfortunately! But, fortunately I haven't had that happen after I started using physical sunscreens only on my face. It was when I used the chemical sunscreens the spots would just show up. Good luck finding the culprit. Sunscreens are just so tricky and individual. |
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