black spots? - Skin Problems Message Board

xxFreakOfNaturexx · 12-18-2003, 07:47 PM

kay, i have HUNDREDS of black spots all over my face and body...they are not moles b/c they are flat...everyone calls them "freckles" but they are seriously dark-brown to black! i seem to get a new one every few weeks, mostly in areas that shouldn't be cut, i.e. the inside of my elbow. i am almost NEVER in the sun, and i have never tanned. my skin is almost pure white, so obviously scarring after a year or so will not be a problem...i have heard of full-body chemical peels ridding people of all but 1 or 2 *moles*, but i don't even know what the hell these are!! @_@;;

i have tried hardcore stuff like tooth bleach, hair bleach, and apple cider vinegar (mixed w/wheat flour)...also, lemon juice, horseradish&vinegar, freckle faders (many diff. brands), castor oil & baking soda...

it is a hassle doing so, because like i said they are EVERYWHERE. i wouldn't mind so much if they weren't all over my face...

my derm says my only hope is to get the facial ones cut out. i have heard horror stories about the scarring however...couldn't they just stitch em shut though?

or does anyone have a better idea? i am planning on getting them (the ones on my face) cut anyway on jan1 (new insurance policy lets me do it for $10)...but i wanted to see if there was a less damaging way that would actually work...

maggiemay1958 · 03-16-2005, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by xxFreakOfNaturexx

kay, i have HUNDREDS of black spots all over my face and body...they are not moles b/c they are flat...everyone calls them "freckles" but they are seriously dark-brown to black! i seem to get a new one every few weeks, mostly in areas that shouldn't be cut, i.e. the inside of my elbow. i am almost NEVER in the sun, and i have never tanned. my skin is almost pure white, so obviously scarring after a year or so will not be a problem...i have heard of full-body chemical peels ridding people of all but 1 or 2 *moles*, but i don't even know what the hell these are!! @_@;;

i have tried hardcore stuff like tooth bleach, hair bleach, and apple cider vinegar (mixed w/wheat flour)...also, lemon juice, horseradish&vinegar, freckle faders (many diff. brands), castor oil & baking soda...

it is a hassle doing so, because like i said they are EVERYWHERE. i wouldn't mind so much if they weren't all over my face...

my derm says my only hope is to get the facial ones cut out. i have heard horror stories about the scarring however...couldn't they just stitch em shut though?

or does anyone have a better idea? i am planning on getting them (the ones on my face) cut anyway on jan1 (new insurance policy lets me do it for $10)...but i wanted to see if there was a less damaging way that would actually work...

Hi i know how you feel because i have them on the backs of my knees believe it or not.in the crease of my knee. They are rough lumpy freckles arnt they. When i go on holiday in the sun they go white. People say to me what are they on the back of your legs? I feel awful because they are horibble. Idont know what they are.Only that they awfull. i wonder if theres any cream we can buy?

maggiemay1958 · 03-16-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by maggiemay1958

Hi i know how you feel because i have them on the backs of my knees believe it or not.in the crease of my knee. They are rough lumpy freckles arnt they. When i go on holiday in the sun they go white. People say to me what are they on the back of your legs? I feel awful because they are horibble. Idont know what they are.Only that they awfull. i wonder if theres any cream we can buy?

Hi its me again. I have been on the internet and found these skin con> Stucco keratoses/solar letigines> Mine are simlar to both of these. have a look see. If you want i will look for the site again and give it to you. Hope this helps maggie