why am I getting light spots on my face, I am only 21.?
443855
more than likely it is a fungus.  I had white spots start at the back of my neck and spread out.  Upon goin to the doctor, it was discovered that there was a fungus growing on my skin and blocking UV rays of the sun, therefore, causing the skin underneath the fungus to appear to stay white.  After that, I applied an "salve" I suppose killed the fungus, and it never happened again.  I was 16 or 17 at the time.\nNow if your dark skinned by nature, I really have no idea if this is the same thing.  I myself am a pale skinned person.
795877
Honestly you should go to the Dr. \n\nThere are any number of reasons you get spots on your palms. \nJust a few are allergies, eczema and psoriasis though if you've been camping recently it could be lyme disease. \n\nYou mihgt not to party this week or drink too much. But you should also see a dermatologist.
617008
At 50 I'm guessing the blemishes could be hormonally related.  Have you checked with a doctor in that respect?  \n\nOr, you may have a different kind of acne called rosacea, which needs to be treated more gently than regular acne.  If the blemishes are mostly on your forehead, cheeks, and chin, this could be the case. \n\nIf you indeed think it might be rosacea, use only unscented, mild skin products and cleansers, and avoid irritants such as extremely hot and cold water.
902474
you obviously have oils skin around your chin which is blocking your pores which is causing spot...so get some cleanser, toner and moisturisers that has lavender essential oil in it and invest in some facials sponges as they will help to clear out your pores
1187799
I HAD THIS SAME THING!  ugh, its so annoying, haha.  its probably really dry skin or a harmless fungus.  what i did was use a moisturizer daily and about every other day i put on hydrocortisone (ointment for dry skin) and tolnaftate (an anti-fungal cream).  both of these you can get over the counter at your local pharmacy and are safe and effective to use.  after a month or so i still have some SLIGHT discoloring, but it is not nearly as noticable as it was before and no longer bothers me.  i also got a tan, too, which might have helped!  if this doesn't work, you will probably have to see a doctor or a dermatologist to get a stronger cream or different diagnosis.
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Try an over-the-counter non alcholic product made for adults, containing salicyclic (sp?) acid such as Neutrogena Anti wrinkle anti blemish. \nI am only 29, no wrinkles but really oily skin. It works pretty good for me to absorb the oils without over drying the skin like benzoyl Peroxide would, thus avoiding more breakouts!! I also like Biores products, they have a good clay mask and a warming cleanser (feels good on those cold winter dayz!!) I have struggled with acne for almost 20 years..I sympathize and empathize. It can be a self esteem downer!! If this suggestion doesn't work for you, try and try again. Keep trying until you find something that works for you. Don't give up girl, you are beautiful!!
767897
if these spots r pimples and black heads pop them asap it will look bad for awhile then better now get some good cleanser for your face and use it
1061339
Why don't you see your doctor, or a good dermatologist.  That person will help you.  Or you might want to try a good facial scrub.
175540
I would actually suggest going to a dermatologist to see what is up with your skin.  If you are prone to allergic reactions to over the counter acne medicines and soaps, I would think a doctor would be the best bet.  For home remedies, you can try swabbing your skin with a solution of black tea-steep a tea bag or 2 in some hot water, let it get nice and strong, cool it off, and wipe down your skin.  Also, remember that you don't need to apply a lot of pressure when you clean your face, just rub gently.  GL.
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Washing your face to much can cause you to have spots.  I am a spot expert,  i have had that many over the years and big ones small ones and really painful ones.\n\nDo not use soap on your face it helps to block pores.\n\nOnly squeeze spots when you have a head on them otherwise you can get scaring.  \n\nThere is no miracle spot cream as yet, i tried loads of different creams and ointments.\n\nThe best cream to get which will help the most is Quinaderm that contains benzine peroxide 10%.   Or  Just buy Benzine Peroxide 10% cream on its own,   It is not alcohol based too and\nanother remedy is Tea tree oil\n\nAlcohol in other spot cream can increase the amount of spots you have.  Some people are allergic to the alcohol content on there skin like me.  \n\nI am afraid some people get spots for a very long time, although you get them less often than in teenage years.\n\nThe best cure for helping spots is Just wash your face in hot water twice a day.   \n\nYou can try steaming but it brings all spots out at once, it will help in the long run but do you really want to walk around more spotty for a week.\n\nHope these tips help.\n\nOf course certain medication don't help either
29218
It might just be a skin condition.. or something to do with your genetics and all that... I have that same problem.. it doesn't bother me, so i don't think you should worry.. probobly just a minor non-harmful sideffect of something.. hasn't harmed me or you yet.. so it probobly wont.. don't worry that much about it.
782976
could be sun spots, i'd definitely goto the doctor and look into that
995882
Does it get worse when you are in the sun? Could be a benign skin fungus (my kid gets them on his face in summer). Try selsun blue, rub it on, let it set a bit, wash it off. Repeat twice daily for a week or so. \nNot got anything to do with the sun? Could be vitaligo. Its a disease where the melanin producing cells dont do their job and you end up with white spots. Alot of times it is on hands and feet. Look it up online. Check with your doc. There are also some vitamin and mineral deficiancies that can cause spotting. I dont know those right off the top of my head.
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You have two different problems the first one is your oily skin. For that, wash your face with neem soap three times a day followed by applying sunscreen moisturizer… it is essential\n\nSecondly, your skin is turning dark. It clearly shows that you are exposing your self more in the noon sunshine. For protection wear cap, trousers and full sleeves shirt and cotton gloves while venturing out in sun. \n\nIn addition, apply sunscreen lotion on your face and on the exposed pats of your body and take bath daily. Calamine lotion is also considered effective.
941991
maybe you have tthis skin condition. my brother has it too. it's the discloration of skin and it's pretty noticeable
264786
What you describe could be a skin infection, "white heads" or other skin problems.  You can try to use a benzoil peroxide topical cream or wash and see if that helps. Soap or acne preparations containing salicylic acid might also be of benefit. It might take several days or weeks for these options to help clear your skin up, if they are going to help.\n\nUnfortunatly, if it is some type of infection, there are few effective OTC medications avalible and might require an Rx antibiotic to resolve the problem. \n\nOnly a doctor or other medical professonal can diagnose this problem for you.  If it becomes worse, spreads, or is of concern to you please seek medical treatment.
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When you came home from cherry picking and noticed the spot, chances were you had gotten a little bit of sunlight that day. While the rest of your face/skin tans, sometimes those white areas show up. \nIt could be many things, but I know for certain that areas of previous blemishes, scars, cuts, scabs, acne etc that have been picked at, scratched, and the top layer of skin traumatized or removed can somewhat remove the skin pigment, or color, that was once there. For instance, if you once had a fairly deep skin cut and it has since healed, notice how that area is different than the rest of your skin. Most likely it is alot lighter in color and some sort of difference can easily be seen. This is one example of how skin color can lighten as the result of some damage, removal to the area.  It will REALLY show up once you being to tan or get some color on the rest of your skin around it. \n\nWhen you were younger, can you remember a time that perhaps you had chicken pox, or a scar of some sort in that same spot that now shows up white?\n\nAs far as skin cancer goes, those areas are generally raised, and not smooth as the skin around it. One doctor told me once that if hair was growing from the area, it couldn't be cancer...but that was long ago and new developments in skin cancer types and treatment may make that information incorrect by now.\n\nFrom how you describe it, I would say it sounds like a loss of skin pigmentation.