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.

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...

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...

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...

In the Winnipeg area, we can often blame two turf pests, the sod webworm and the glassy cutworm. These insects cause yellow or brown patches in the lawn in mid to late summer. See similar questions...

Lemon is a natural bleach, so try applying some lemon mixed with honey to your face daily. Wash off in ten minutes. See similar questions...

Sun spots” are very common. Not only can pigmentation produce on the face, but also on the chest, arms and any parts of our body that is exposed to the sun. The sun may not always be the culprit however. Hormone changes can cause this pigmentation of the skin as well. There are different ways to deal with treating these spots. Products that contain Hydroquinone can be applied topically or most commonly patients can undergo a series of Intense Pulse Light Laser treatments. See similar questions...

In the US, this is just refined sugar with some molasses added back in. The US food law says that only refined sugar (no raw components) can be sold with this name. This law may actually have more to do with enforcing a similar taste for both sugar beets and sugar cane, since the beets, when unrefined, have a poorer taste than cane sugar. Another type of brown sugar is called "Piloncillo," a Mexican brown sugar which is semi-refined granulated sugar. See similar questions...

quot;The use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for smoking cessation is no longer effective in helping moderate and heavy smokers quit for the long term, and it has no benefit for light smokers" (Sept. 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 288, No. 10: 1260-1264). See similar questions...

The patches contain a patent pending blend including amino acids, water, stabilized oxygen, and natural organic compounds. See similar questions...

Directions are available at Brown’s homepage at www.brown.edu., or refer to the Registration package. See similar questions...

The potato is the storage organ for nutrients manufactured by the potato plant. The reason some potatoes produce brown potato chips is due to the high sugar content in these potatoes. During growth, sugars are converted to starch. When a chipping potato is mature the sugar level of the potato is below 2%. After harvesting if the potato isn't stored or transported properly these starches can revert back to sugar. See similar questions...

A Brown Recluse is a relatively rare, poisonous spider that lives in the Midwest US. The following collection of links deal specifically with the habits and behaviours of the Brown Recluse. This site collects information on brown recluse spider bites and tracks information about them. There is a searchable database containing information on treatments, bite location, bite severity and regional distribution. See similar questions...

Some Blonde, Brown, Auburn, Mahogany, and other “shades” of henna are mixes of amla, indigo, walnut, rhubarb, and Lawsonia, with other plant or synthetic dyes added, and may have metallic salts added. Many of these products have no henna whatsoever and are chemical dyes. See similar questions...

The brown stain is from too much iron in your water. It is closely related to simple rust you see on metal, which is iron oxide. Probably the source of the water you use is ground water, and the water has filtered through rocks containing iron-rich minerals on the way to the well. See similar questions...

We understand how frustrating it is when your patch does not stick. Lack of adhesion may be attributed to hot weather, patient skin type or activity. Please be sure you have applied the patch properly: Choose a non-hairy, clean, dry area of skin. Press the patch firmly on your skin with the heel of your hand for at least 10 seconds. Make sure it sticks well to your skin, especially around the edges. Do not use moisturizing soap or lotion prior to applying the patch. See similar questions...