These brown, raised, waxy lesions that are often referred to as age spots are actually called seborrheic keratosis. These lesions are often confused with warts, but are actually quite different, These growths, that occur on the outer layer of the skin, are non-cancerous and may grow in cluster or alone. They can vary in color from light tan to dark black and may be from a fraction of an inch to larger than a half-dollar in size.

This is an indication of a fungal infection. Fungal infections are usually the result of warm temperatures, high humidity and low light levels. Treat the plants with a systemic fungicide such as Phyton 27. See similar questions...

The skin is the first line of defense for the body. These dark patches or spots can be a result of accumulated sun damage or they could be a result of hormonal changes or imbalances. Damaged cells will multiply more of the same. Professional assistance can determine the causes and can assist in damage control. See similar questions...

Three major insect pests can cause dead areas in the lawn. Chinch bugs, mole crickets and sod webworms can infest St. Augustine type grasses. Chinch bugs do not affect Bahiagrass but the other insects do. Insects are seasonal and defensive action should be take when they are most likely to attack. See similar questions...

Be willing to accept a less than perfect lawn. Respond to the brown spots by hand watering not by watering the entire yard. Check the coverage of sprinklers and look for broken lines or heads and clogged nozzles. Also check for disease or insect problems. Not all brown spots are caused by water problems. See similar questions...

Do the brown spots cause you any discomfort? If they do you’ll want to visit your dentist. If they don’t hurt they are probably some other type of stain. This product will most likely lighten those types of brown spots. See similar questions...

These brown spots on your paint are imbedded metallic particles that has gone through the clearcoat and has imbedded itself underneath the clearcoat. Commonly called "Rail Dust", the particles can be removed by using a clay bar. Some severe cases can be cured by using a spray of oxalic acid, but that can damage plastic parts. According to DaimlerChrysler Corporation, clay bar treatments are the only recommended solution to remove rail dust on all their vehicles, including the Mercedes-Benz Line. See similar questions...

This is called the mask of pregnancy, and is a common occurrence caused by hormonal changes in the body. After the birth of the baby, these spots will gradually fade. See similar questions...

Yes! Some members of Vitiligo Support have created their own safe homemade skin stain, made entirely out of rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) and ordinary Food Coloring. By mixing the ingredients together, a brownish color results, and the tone can easily be adjusted to match your skin. See similar questions...

Once you develop discolored patches on skin called melasma, removing them is a slow process. But they can be removed and you can get your young look again. We have to use bleaches and remove the color. Find out more about which bleach can be used and how to use it to get blemish free skin. See similar questions...

Typically 1 to 3 treatments are necessary. Patients should allow 4 to 6 weeks in between treatments for optimal results. See similar questions...

Called solar lentigines, those unsightly brown spots that appear on the hands, arms, chest and face are the cumulative result of sun exposure. And even if you never intentially tanned your skin, intermittant day-in day-out exposure is enough to cause the problem. The solution is Bioelements Pigment Discourager with 2% hydroquinone. Ask your esthetician for specific instructions on how to use Pigment Discourager, and follow her directions if you want to see results. See similar questions...

Yes. We have found that intense pulsed light, or IPL, photo facial treatments work best for hyperpigmentation or sun damage on the face or other areas of the body. IPL light therapy helps lift the pigmentation to the surface of the skin so that it will slough off. Although IPL will never remove all the brown spots, it can substantially lighten them. Intense pulsed light will also give your skin a more even tone. See similar questions...

These most likely are due to lack of water in an extreme drought or chinch bugs. Todd Valley Farms buffalograss varieties require about 1/4 the amount of water of normal turfgrass. If your Buffalograss is under drought stress the grass blades will get a purplish color. Watch for this. Water deep to replenish the soil with moisture and the purple color will go away. If you fail to see this sign of stress and your buffalograss goes brown, do not panic. See similar questions...

Brown spots result from dog's urinating on the lawn. Often the area surrounding the browned out grass will be a darker green. Water the affected areas to dilute the urine content in soil. Severely burned spots may require overseeding to fill in the spots in a lawn. See similar questions...

Solar Lentgo (brown spots) are non-raised, concentrated areas of excessively pigmented skin attributable to prior sun exposure and can occur in all skin types. In lighter skinned individuals laser or IPL treatment is quite effective. Dr. Krausser has achieved excellent results in lentigo removal by combining a response to a series of medical solution peels and daily use of hydroquinone-4%. In all instances, though, frequent daily application of a strong (SPF 45) sun block is advised. See similar questions...

No. Elicina has that great quality, it contains Glycolic Acid in percentages given by nature, enough to be efficient but not too much to spot your skin if exposed t sunlight. Further more it is accompanied by a great skin regenerator that is also present in natural form called Allantoin. The quick regeneration of skin tissue limits the possibilities of this to spot if exposed to sunlight. See similar questions...

White spots" stem from one of the following three conditions: 1) Pressure Points. Your position on the tanning bed may create pressure on an area of the body - mainly shoulder blades, tail bone area, and backs of calves - restricting blood flow, which can prevent tanning. 2) Tinea Versicolor. A fungus originating on the scalp that falls on the upper body and results in small white spots that won't tan. These white spots are often noticeable on the upper arm area. 3) Vitiligo. See similar questions...

This procedure exfoliates the top layer of skin which consists of dead skin cells. Microdermabrasian set stimulates collagen production, essential to healthy skin and also evens out skin texture and tone. See similar questions...

Although you can wear the skin care patch on its own, you'll get better results using the complete system to help hydrate, renew and protect the skin. See similar questions...