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Dr. Kristen Kelly
Medical School- University of California, Los Angeles
Residency- UC Irvine Medical Center
Dr. J. Stuart Nelson
Medical School- University of Southern California
Residency- UC Irvine Medical Center
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Dr. Kristen Kelly
Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology
Dr. J. Stuart Nelson
Board Certified
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Dr. J. Stuart Nelson
Medical Director, Beckman Laser Institute
UC Irvine Medical Center
Professor
Dr. Kristen Kelly
Associate Professor, Departments of Dermatology and Surgery, UC Irvine
Beckman Laser Institute
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Many find freckles, or ‘ephelides’ as they are called in dermatology, cute. Often they are harmless little brown specks around our nose or cheeks. They are the result of sun exposure and an attempt by our skin to respond to this exposure by packaging melanin pigment to absorb the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Unfortunately in skin that has developed freckles our skin has not packaged this melanin properly and this is displayed as a ‘freckle’.
Removing freckles is a fairly straightforward process and laser treatment is highly effective for treating them. You should see a dermatologist before having any brown spots removed as they may have the potential to be cancerous. A dermatologist can check them to be sure they can be safely removed.
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 | Always seek treatment with an experienced physician. |  | Be willing to travel a bit for the best possible treatment. |  | During your consultation, ask questions regarding results, concerns, and after care. |
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 | | The Patient’s Guide™ to Freckles is the most respected online publication providing information about ephelides, freckles, brown spots, and freckle removal. Our mission is to provide you with unbiased, scientifically accurate information about pigmentation, as well as potential freckle removal treatments. | | >>More About the Patient's Guide | |
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